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Current in a circuit containing ideal diodes (decide which diodes conduct)

This type of question, asked 7 times: May 2022 S1, 3 May 2023 S1, 10 May 2023 S1, 11 May 2023 S2, 15 May 2023 S2, 21 Apr 2025 S2, 12 May 2026 S2. All 7 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    May 2022 S1

    39
    The given circuit has two ideal diodes D1 and D2 connected as shown in the figure. The current flowing through the resistance R1 will be

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  2. Question 2

    3 May 2023 S1

    37
    Find the magnitude of current in the given circuit.

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  3. Question 3

    10 May 2023 S1

    15
    Two ideal diodes are connected to a battery as shown in the circuit. The current supplied by the battery is

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  4. Question 4

    11 May 2023 S2

    11
    Assuming that junction diode is ideal, the current in arrangement shown in figure

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  5. Question 5

    15 May 2023 S2

    25
    What is the current in the following junction diode circuit?

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  6. Question 6

    21 Apr 2025 S2

    35
    If the internal resistance of cell is negligible then current flowing through the circuit is

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  7. Question 7

    12 May 2026 S2

    149
    The circuit shown contains two ideal diodes D1D_1 and D2D_2. If a cell of e.m.f. 33V and negligible internal resistance is connected, then the current through 70 Ω70\,\Omega resistance in ampere is

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