JEE Main 2024 · 6 April · morning · Single correct · +4 / −1

The correct truth table for the following logic circuit is :

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  1. (a)
    Option (a)
  2. (b)
    Option (b)
  3. (c)
    Option (c)
  4. (d)
    Option (d)
Answer and solution

Answer (b)

Solution

Physics sir · 2 steps

Name each gate's output, then feed both into the OR: Y is Ā + AB, which is Ā + B.

  1. Read the gates. The top branch sends A through a NOT gate, giving Ā. The bottom branch sends A and B through an AND gate, giving AB. The OR gate combines the two, so Y = Ā + AB.

    Y = Ā + AB = (Ā + A)(Ā + B) = Ā + B

    A BĀABY = Ā + AB
    0 0101
    0 1101
    1 0000
    1 1011
  2. So. The output column reads 1, 1, 0, 1. Y is 0 only when A = 1 and B = 0, which is the table in option (b).

The idea to keep. For any gate circuit, write the output of every gate in terms of A and B, then fill a truth table column by column. Simplify with Ā + AB = Ā + B when it helps.

Answer from the NTA final answer key. Solution by PrepWiser.

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