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Q. A $5 V$ battery is connected across the points $X$ and $Y$. Assume $D_{1}$ and $D_{2}$ to be normal silicon diodes. Find the current supplied by the battery if the $+ve $ terminal of the battery is connected to point $X$.
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Here only $D _{1}$ will work and we know for silicon diode, potential drop on $D_{1}$ will be $0.7 V$
$I=\frac{5-0.7}{10}=0.43 A$