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Q69. a 10 v battery, 250 2 resistor and a zener diode are connected in series such that the zener diode is reverse biased. if the zener breakdown voltage is 5 v

Q69. A 10 V battery, 250 2 resistor and a Zener diode are connected in series such that the Zener diode is reverse biased. If the Zener breakdown voltage is 5 V, the current flowing through this diode is (a) 40 mA (b) 20 mA (c) 25 mA (d) 10 mA
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  • Abhishek singh thankyou
    Option B is correct. Solution attached. Do ask doubts if any. Best regards.
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  • Shanu arora thankyou
    answer is option B : 20mA , the important point to notice here is that when zener works in breakdown region ( as a voltage regulator) then it becomes a constant voltage battery wit...
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  • Ruby negi Best Answer
    ans is 20mA
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