In the given circuit, we have two diodes \( D_1 \) and \( D_2 \). The voltage across the diodes and the resistor is affected by the direction in which the diodes are connected and their characteristics.
- \( D_1 \) is forward-biased because its anode is connected to +5V, and the cathode is connected to the node where \( V_o \) is measured.
- \( D_2 \) is reverse-biased because its anode is connected to the node \( V_o \), and its cathode is connected to ground.
Since \( D_2 \) is reverse-biased, it will not conduct, and \( D_1 \) will conduct. Therefore, the output voltage \( V_o \) will be zero because the voltage drop across the conducting diode \( D_1 \) is almost zero in a forward-biased condition.
Thus, the output voltage is zero.
Therefore, the correct answer is (2) Zero.
Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): In an insulated container, a gas is adiabatically shrunk to half of its initial volume. The temperature of the gas decreases.
Reason (R): Free expansion of an ideal gas is an irreversible and an adiabatic process.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: