Question

In the circuit, if the forward voltage drop for the diode is $0.5V$, the current will be

• A. 3.4 mA
• B. 2 mA
• C. 2.5 mA
• D. 3 mA

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The voltage drop across resistance $=8-0.5=7.5V$
$\therefore$ Current $i=\frac{7.5}{2.2\times 10^3}=3.4mA$