Current through 2KΩ is
i=200010=5mA
Current through 4 KΩ
iL=i−iz=40006=1.5mA
⇒iz=i−1.5
∴iz=5−1.5=3.5mA
JEE Main 2019 — Physics Modern Physics
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Figure shows a DC voltage regulator circuit, with a Zener diode of breakdown voltage =6V . If the unregulated input voltage varies between 10V to 16V, then what is the maximum Zener current?
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Options
- A
1.5mA
- B
3.5mA
- C
7.5mA
- D
2.5mA
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