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For the circuit shown in the figure, determine the current through the Zener diode (Given: Zener diode is at break down voltage Vz=5.6 V)


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Options:
  • A 5mA
  • B 17mA
  • C 10mA
  • D 7mA
Solution:
1930 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 10mA


i1-i2=Vz800=5.6800=7 mA

For loop ABCF,

9-200i1-Vz=0

i1=0.017 or 17 mA

i2=i1-7 mA

=10 mA

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