The given circuit works as :
Logic Gates diagram for Q42 - JEE Main 2026 Morning
Circuit containing multiple interconnected logic gates leading to a final output.

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula

De Morgan's Laws:

A + B = A · B A = A
Core Logic

Analyzing the circuit diagram:

Logic Gates solution diagram for Q42 - JEE Main 2026 Morning
Circuit containing multiple interconnected logic gates leading to a final output.

  • Top branch has a NOT gate on A, so P = A
  • Bottom branch has a NOT gate on B, so Q = B
  • They enter a NOR gate, giving output R = A + B
  • Finally, R passes through a NOT gate to give S = R
Step 1: Boolean Simplification
R = A + B = AB = AB S = R = AB

The expression AB is the Boolean expression for a NAND gate.

Pattern Recognition

Two NOTs feeding into a NOR equals an AND gate (AB). Adding a final NOT gate turns the AND into a NAND.

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Q49 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Logic Gates
The output of the given circuit diagram is
Logic Gates diagram for Q49 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
The image shows a logic circuit composed of NOT gates, OR gates, and a final NOR gate.
  • A.
    ABY
    000
    100
    010
    111
  • B.
    ABY
    000
    101
    011
    110
  • C.
    ABY
    000
    100
    010
    110
  • D.
    ABY
    000
    100
    011
    110

Solution

Related Formula

Boolean Algebra expressions for logic gates: NOT: A OR: A + B NOR: A + B

Core Logic

Analyze the paths from inputs A and B to the final output Y.

Logic Gates diagram for Q49 - JEE Main 2024 Evening
The image shows a logic circuit composed of NOT gates, OR gates, and a final NOR gate.

Step 1: Intermediate Signals

Top OR gate inputs: A directly, and B inverted (B). Top OR gate output: A + B

Bottom OR gate inputs: A inverted (A), and B directly. Bottom OR gate output: A + B

Step 2: Final Gate Evaluation

The final gate is a NOR gate taking the two intermediate outputs as its inputs.

Y = (A + B) + ( A + B)

Notice that the inner sum simplifies cleanly:

(A + A) + (B + B)

Since A + A = 1 and B + B = 1, the inner term is 1 + 1 = 1.

Y = 1 = 0
Step 3: Conclusion

The output Y is always 0 regardless of the inputs A and B. Checking the truth tables, only option 3 satisfies Y=0 for all conditions.

Pattern Recognition

When a Boolean expression groups a variable and its exact complement together in an OR configuration (A and A), the result instantly hits logic 1. Feeding 1 into any NOR gate guarantees a 0 output universally.

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Q jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Logic Gates
Identify the logic operation performed by the given circuit.
Logic Gates diagram for Q32 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
Two inputs passing through NOT gates before entering a NAND gate.
  • A. NAND
  • B. NOR
  • C. OR
  • D. AND

Solution

Related Formula
Y = A · B (NAND) Y = A + B (De Morgan's)
Core Logic

The inputs A and B are first passed through individual NOT gates (made from tied-input NAND gates or standard NOT gates). The outputs become A and B.

These are then fed into a NAND gate. The final output Y is:

Y = A · B

Applying De-Morgan's Law:

Y = A + B

Y = A + B

This represents an OR operation.

Pattern Recognition

Bubbled inputs on a NAND gate convert it directly into an OR gate via De-Morgan's laws. (Bubbled NAND = OR).

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