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. 2.5mA
• D. 3 mA

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

3.4 Ma

Answer 2

I = $\frac{8–0.5}{2.2 \times 10^{3}}$= $\frac{7.5}{2.2}$mA = 3.4 mA