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If `V_(1) gt V_(2), r` is resistance offered by diode in forward bias then current through the diode is.
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A

`0`

B

`(V_(1)+V_(2))/(R+r)`

C

`(V_(1)-V_(2))/(R+r)`

D

None

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The correct Answer is:
B
`i=("total P.D")/("total resistance")`.
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