JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - Semicondutor electronics
- JEE Mains 2024
- Hard
- MCQ
A Zener diode of breakdown voltage \(10 \mathrm{~V}\) is used as a voltage regulator as shown in the figure. The current through the Zener diode is _______.

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Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) \(30 \mathrm{~mA}\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Zener is in breakdown region.
\( I_3=\frac{10}{500}=\frac{1}{50} \)
\( I_1=\frac{10}{200}=\frac{1}{20} \)
\( I_2=I_1-I_3 \)
\( I_2=\left(\frac{1}{20}-\frac{1}{50}\right)=\left(\frac{3}{100}\right)=30 \ m A\)

\( I_3=\frac{10}{500}=\frac{1}{50} \)
\( I_1=\frac{10}{200}=\frac{1}{20} \)
\( I_2=I_1-I_3 \)
\( I_2=\left(\frac{1}{20}-\frac{1}{50}\right)=\left(\frac{3}{100}\right)=30 \ m A\)

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