Two junction diodes one of germanium (Ge) and other of silicon (Si) are connected as shown in figure to a battery of emf 12 {V} and a load resistance 10 {k} \\Omega. The germanium diode conducts at 0.3 {V} and silicon diode at0.7 {V}. When a current flows in the circuit, then the potential of terminal Y will be

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Two junction diodes one of germanium (Ge) and other of silicon (Si) are connected as shown in figure to a battery of emf 12V and a load resistance 10kΩ. The germanium diode conducts at 0.3V and silicon diode at0.7V. When a current flows in the circuit, then the potential of terminal Y will be

12 V
11 V
11.3 V
11.7 V

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