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Power rating of zener diode =1.6W
From the diagram above,
VA−VB=8V
Power is given by
P=Vi⇒i=8V1.6W=0.2A
Also, VC−VA=10V−8V=2V
Thus, using Ohm's law,
Rs=0.2A2V=10Ω
JEE Main 2023 — Physics Modern Physics
A zener diode of power rating 1.6W is to be used as voltage regulator. If the zener diode has a breakdown of 8V and it has to regulate voltage fluctuating between 3V and 10V The value of resistance Rs for safe operation of diode will be
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