Q.
The reading of ammeter in the following circuit. (Assuming forward voltage drop across diode is zero)
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a
0.5 mA
b
1.0 mA
c
1.5 mA
d
2.5 mA
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
1st Zener diode is forward biased hence it will behave as normal diode.2nd Zener diode is reverse biased. Voltage drop across resistor , V=20-15=5VTherefore, Current in circuit, I=VR=510000=0.5×10-3A=0.5mA
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