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In the given circuit,



the current through the battery is
PhysicsAlternating CurrentNEET
Options:
  • A 1.5 A
     
  • B 2 A
     
  • C 3 A
     
  • D 5.33 A
     
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 3 A
 
In the given circuit diode D2 is reverse biased, so it will not conduct. Diode D1 and D3 are forward biased, so they will conduct, Thus the equivalent circuit is



Rnet=(4+4)×16(4+4)+16=8×1624=163 Ω

current through the battery,

I=VRnet=16163=3 A

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