Determine the current through zener diode for the circuit shown in figure is: (Given: zener diode break down voltage Vz=5.6V)
A
7mA
B
17mA
C
10mA
D
15mA
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Correct option is C)
For zener brak down potential difference across 800Ω resistor will be 5.6V4 Vz=5.6V i2=800Vz=8005.6=7mA ΔV across 200Ω=9−5.6=3.4V i1=2003.4=17mA i1=12+iz iz=17mA−7mA=10mA
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