
Given that, Vz=3V
Let potential at B=0V
Potential at E(VE)=10V
Now, VC=VA=3V and,
Iz+I1=I...(1)
The current through 1kΩ resistor is given by
I==100010−3A10007A
From the diagram, it follows that
I1=20003A
Therefore, from equation (1), it follows that
Iz==10007−1.5A5.5mA