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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - Semicondutor electronics
  • JEE Mains 2026
  • Easy
  • Numerical

A voltage regulating circuit consisting of Zener diode, having break-down voltage of 10 V and maximum power dissipation of 0.4 W , is operated at 15 V . The approximate value of protective resistance in this circuit is _________ \(\Omega\).

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(C) 125

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\(P_D=0.4 W=10 i\)
\(i =0.04 A\)
\(R =\frac{15-10}{0.04}=\frac{5}{0.04}=125 \Omega\)
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