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In the given circuit the current through zener diode is:
PhysicsSemiconductorsJEE MainJEE Main 2018 (16 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A 3.3 mA
  • B 2.5 mA
  • C 5.5 mA
  • D 6.7 mA
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 3.3 mA
VAB=10 VVBC=5 V, the current in R1= I1=5500
I1=10 mA. Current in R2= I2=101500 I2=203mA

Current in zener diode = I1- I2=10-203 mA=103 mA 

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