JEE MainPhysicsElectronic DevicesMCQ+4 / −1
In the given circuit, the current through zener diode is : 

- A5.5 mA
- B6.7 mA
- C2.5 mA
- D3.3 mA
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Correct answer: D
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Use zener diode regulation condition
In breakdown region, the zener diode keeps the voltage across itself approximately constant at its zener voltage .
Let the supply voltage be , series resistance be , and load resistance be .
Then:
\frac{V-V_Z}{R}$$ is the current through the series resistor. -
Load current
Since the load is parallel to the zener diode, the voltage across the load is also .
Hence,
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Zener current
The current through the series resistor splits into load current and zener current: so,
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Substituting the values from the circuit
From the given circuit values, and
Therefore,
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Match with options
So the correct option is D.
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