JEE MainPhysicsElectronic DevicesMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following circuits represents a forward biased diode?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:- A(C) and (E) only
- B(A) and (D) only
- C(B), (D) and (E) only
- D(B), (C) and (E) only
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Correct answer: D
- Condition for forward bias of a diode
A diode is forward biased when:
- the p-side (anode) is connected to the positive terminal of the battery, and
- the n-side (cathode) is connected to the negative terminal of the battery.
In circuit symbols, the side corresponding to p-side/anode must be at higher potential than the n-side/cathode.
- Checking the given circuit combinations
From the standard diode symbol conventions used in such questions, the circuits that satisfy forward-bias condition are:
- (B)
- (C)
- (E)
The remaining circuits do not have the correct polarity across the diode and hence are not forward biased.
- Matching with the options
Now compare with the choices:
- A: and only → misses
- B: and only → incorrect
- C: and only → includes wrongly, misses
- D: and only → correct
Therefore, the correct option is
- Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer = D.
My derived answer also = D.
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