Your Relevant Equations are backwards, BTW. On=short and Off=open for diodes.roinujo1 said:
Thank you for the response!berkeman said:
Look for circuit behavior contradiction(s) if you assume that both are on. For a quick evaluation, assume that the diodes are ideal (no forward voltage or resistance). What would be the potential V on your diagram? Determine all the currents through the components (should be simple if you know the potential drops on the resistors and KCL for the junctions). What do you get?roinujo1 said:
A diode is a semiconductor device that allows current to flow in only one direction. It consists of a P-N junction and can be used as a rectifier to convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).
A diode allows current to flow in only one direction, meaning it has a forward bias. This means that current will flow easily through the diode in the forward direction, but not in the reverse direction. This property makes diodes useful in regulating and controlling current in circuits.
A diode has a voltage drop across it, typically around 0.7 volts for silicon diodes. This means that when current is flowing through the diode, there will be a 0.7 volt drop in voltage across it. This can be useful in regulating the voltage in a circuit.
To measure current in a circuit with diodes, you can use an ammeter placed in series with the diode. The ammeter will measure the amount of current flowing through the diode. To measure voltage, you can use a voltmeter placed in parallel with the diode. The voltmeter will measure the voltage drop across the diode.
Diodes have many uses in circuits, including rectifying AC to DC, voltage regulation, and protection against reverse current. They can also be used in logic circuits and as switches. Diodes are an essential component in many electronic devices and systems.