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Two silicon diodes are connected in series and are conducting a dc current of $2 \mathrm{~mA}$; what is the ac resistance of the combination?
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Silicon diodes typically have a forward voltage drop of approximately \(0.7 \, \text{V}\) when conducting current. Show more…
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