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Assuming that the silicon diode having resistance of `20Omega` , the current through the diode is (knee voltage 0.7 V) :

A

0 mA

B

10 mA

C

6.5 mA

D

13.5 mA

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The correct Answer is:
C
`i=(V_F-V_B)/R=(2-0.7)/(20+180)=(1.3)/200`
`impliesi=6.5xx10^(-3)=6.5` mA
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