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What are the readings of the ammeters A1 and A2 shown in figure? Neglect the resistances of the meters.


Diode is in reverse bias.

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Current i1=0A as the diode is in reverse bias.


Current i2 = 2V/10Ω = 0.2A


∴ Reading in A1=0A and reading in A2=0.2A


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