JEE Main & Advanced Sample Paper JEE Main Sample Paper-42

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    Two identical p-n junctions may be connected in series with a battery in three ways as shown in figure. The potential differences across the two p-n junctions are equal in       

    A) circuit 1 and circuit 2

    B) circuit 2 and circuit 3

    C) circuit 3 and circuit 1

    D) circuit 1 only

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    In circuit 1-One diode is forward biased while other is reverse biased. So, they offer different resistance and hence potential difference would be different, across the two diodes. In circuit 2-Both the diodes are forward biased, so same resistance and hence same potential difference across the two diodes. In circuit 3-Both the diodes are reverse biased, so resistances are same (but very high) and hence same pontential difference across the two diodes.


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