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A Zener diode, having breakdown voltage equal to , is used in a voltage regulator circuit shown in figure. The current through the diode is

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Correct option is D)

Hint: The voltage drop in a parallel connection is always the same. Use Ohm's law to find the current.

Step1: Finding the current through the zener diode.

The voltage drop in a parallel connection is always same. Therefore,

 

CORRECT ANSWER(d) 5ma

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