In the figure shown below
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Options

A. In both Fig `a` and Fig `b` the diodes are forward biased
B. In both Fig, `a` and Fig `b` the diodes are reverse biased
C. In Fig a the diode is forward biased and in Fig `b`, the diode is reverse biased
D. In Fig a the diode is reverse biased and in Fig `b`, it is forward biased

Answer

C

Explanation

For forward bias, `V_(p) gt V_(n)`, and for reverse bias `V_(p) gt V_(n)`.