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A p-n junction diode can withstand current up to 10 mA under forward bias, the diode has a potential drop of 0.5 V across it which is assumed to be independent of current what is the maximum voltage of battery used to forwaed bias the diode when a resistance of `200 Omega` is connected in series with it.

A

2.5V

B

4V

C

5V

D

1.25V

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