Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern, Revised Hybrid (with Enhanced WebAssign Printed Access Card for Physics, Multi-Term Courses)
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Chapter 43, Problem 49P
To determine
The magnitude of the current in the diode when the battery is reversed.
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