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An ideal diode is connected in a circuit with resistance R=50 Ω and V=10 V. If an AC input signal shown in the figure is given to the circuit, then the maximum and minimum value of output voltage (without load) is

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Options:
  • A 10 V,-15 V
  • B 10 V,-25 V
  • C 25 V,-25 V
  • D 25 V,-15 V
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 10 V,-25 V

For the positive half cycle, the diode is in reverse bias. Due to this there will be no current in the resistor, hence the output voltage

Voutput=10 V

For the negative half cycle,

the potential difference across output =-25 V

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