Q.

In the figure, the reverse breakdown voltage of a Zener diode is 5.6 V, then the current Iz through the diode is

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a

17 mA

b

15 mA

c

7 mA

d

10 mA

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The potential difference across the Zener diode is 5.6V.

Since the resistor is connected in parallel combination.

IL=VZRL=5.6800A=7mA

the current flowing through the 200Ω

I=VVzRs=95.6200A=17mA

Iz=(177)mA=10mA

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