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Write the Boolean expression for the output of a circuit with inputs A and B: an AND gate followed by a NOT gate — JEE Physics

VNVikram Nair · 11 Asked 2mo ago 796 views 1 answer

Write the Boolean expression for the output of a circuit with inputs $A$ and $B$: an AND gate followed by a NOT gate (NAND), and simplify using De Morgan's theorem.

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AKAditya Kumar ✓ Accepted · 2mo ago ▲ 31

$$Y = \overline{A \cdot B}$$

By De Morgan's theorem:

$$Y = \bar{A} + \bar{B}$$

This means: NAND is equivalent to OR of inverted inputs.

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Tip for others: you can verify the answer quickly by checking the units.
AntoineMartin95 · 2mo ago
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This finally made it click for me — thank you!
NimalPerera82 · 2mo ago
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I solved it a slightly different way and got the same answer, good sign.
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