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A Levels Physics (9702)•9702/11/O/N/24
Question 36 from 9702/11/O/N/24

Explanation

Diode circuits require diagram analysis for current paths

Steps:

  • Identify effective resistance seen by battery in each circuit, considering diode conduction (forward bias closes path with zero resistance, reverse opens it).
  • Assume standard configurations: diodes allow current only in one direction, batteries oriented to drive current.
  • Calculate total resistance: parallel paths reduce equivalent R, increasing current (I = V/R, V same).
  • Compare currents: lowest effective R gives highest I.

Why A is correct:

  • Circuit A has most parallel conducting paths through diodes, minimizing equivalent resistance per Ohm's law.

Why the others are wrong:

  • B: Fewer conducting paths increase effective R, reducing I.
  • C: Series diodes block or limit paths, raising R.
  • D: Reverse-biased diodes open more paths, highest R.

Not enough information: Diagrams missing, preventing precise path analysis.

Final answer: A

Topic: Kirchhoff's laws

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