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A diode with η⁻¹·⁸, Vₜ=32mV is found to conduct a current of 1mA when the voltage drop across it is 0.70V. Two such identical diodes are used in the following circuit. It is given that R₁ = 100Ω, R₃=100Ω, Rₗ=200Ω, Vᵥ=21.0V, and Vₗ=2.4V. Find the current I₂ flowing through the resistor R₂ in mA units [Note: All required parameters are given in the problem, try solving without looking at other's solutions].

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The approach to find the current I2 through resistor R2 would involve calculating the voltage across R2 and then applying Ohm's law. However, due to incongruities and lack of a clear circuit diagram in the question's context, an accurate answer cannot be provided.

Step-by-step explanation:

Finding the Current through Resistor R2

To find the current I2 flowing through resistor R2, we must apply Ohm's law to the circuit given. However, the circuit description and values provided do not map directly to a clear circuit diagram. Consequently, there seems to be a mismatch between the problem statement and the information given in the strategy and solution details.

Normally, the process would be to determine the total voltage drop across R1 to find out how much voltage is applied across R2. Once we know the voltage across R2, Ohm's law (V = IR) allows us to calculate the current by dividing the voltage across R2 by its resistance. The student is guided to consider the voltage drops and the contributions of each component to the total circuit resistance and current.

In this context, without a clear schematic and with inconsistent information provided, it would be speculative to provide an accurate current value for I2. The student is encouraged to review the circuit diagram, confirm the circuit components and their connections, and then apply Ohm's law accurately to find the current through R2.

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