Analog Electronics - Engineering

Q1:

In figure v1 = 8 V and v2 = 4 V. Which diode will conduct?

A D2 only

B D1 only

C Both D1 and D2

D Neither D1 nor D2

ANS:B - D1 only

D1 will conduct and the output voltage will be about 7 V. Therefore D2 will be reverse biased and will not conduct.