In the circuit diagram, the battery, diodes $D_1$ and $D_2$, bulbs $B_1$ and $B_2$ are connected as shown. Which of the following statements is true regarding bulbs $B_1$ and $B_2$? |
Only $B_1$ will glow $B_1$ and $B_2$ both will glow Only $B_2$ will glow Both $B_1$ and $B_2$ will not glow |
Only $B_2$ will glow |
The correct answer is Option (3) → Only $B_2$ will glow $\text{For diode conduction:}$ $\;\;\;$• A diode conducts only when it is forward biased. $\;\;\;$• If reverse biased, it blocks current. In the given circuit: $\;\;\;$• $D_2$ is forward biased, so current flows through $B_2 \Rightarrow B_2$ glows. $\;\;\;$• $D_1$ is reverse biased, so no current flows through $B_1 \Rightarrow B_1$ does not glow. ${\text{Only } B_2 \text{ will glow}}$ |