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In a zener diode (Vz=5V and Iz =10mA) is connected in series with a resistance and 20V is applied across the combination, then the maximum series resistance one can use without spoiling zener action is (inkΩ).

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Detailed Solution

Is=Iz+IL

For Is to be minimum, IL should be zero.

Thus, minimum value of Is is Is_min=Iz=10mA

Vs=V-Vz=2--5=15V  

 Rs_max=VsIs_min=1510×103Ω=1.5kΩ

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In a zener diode (Vz=5V and Iz =10mA) is connected in series with a resistance and 20V is applied across the combination, then the maximum series resistance one can use without spoiling zener action is (inkΩ).