In the following figure, the diodes which are forward biased, are [figure]
- (A), (B) and (D)
- (C) only
- (C) and (A)
- (B) and (D)
Answer
(3) (C) and (A)
Solution
A diode is forward biased when its p-side (triangle) is at a higher potential than its n-side (bar).
(A): p-side at +10 V (through R), n-side at +5 V 10 > 5, forward biased.
(B): p-side at −10 V (through R), n-side at 0 V -10 < 0, reverse biased.
(C): p-side at −5 V (through R), n-side at −12 V -5 > -12, forward biased.
(D): p-side at 0 V, n-side at +5 V (through R) 0 < 5, reverse biased.
(A) and (C) are forward biased.
Answer: (3)