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For the circuit showing below, the current through the Zener diode is:

(a)

5 mA

(b)

Zero

(c)

14 mA

(d)

9 mA



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For the circuit showing below, the current through the Zener diode is:

(a)

5 mA

(b)

Zero

(c)

14 mA

(d)

9 mA

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

Assuming Zener diode does not undergo

Breakdown, current in circuit==8mA

∴voltage drop across diode=80 V50 V. The diode undergo breakdown.

Current is R1==14mA

Current is R2==5 mA

∴Current through diode=9mA

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