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In the given circuit, the voltage across the load is maintained at $12 \mathrm{~V}$. The current in the zener diode varies from $0-50 \mathrm{~mA}$. What is the maximum wattage of the diode?
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$0.6 \mathrm{~W}$
In the circuit, the zener diode is used as
power regular therefore,
$P=V I$
$=12 \times 0.05=0.6 \mathrm{~W}$
power regular therefore,
$P=V I$
$=12 \times 0.05=0.6 \mathrm{~W}$
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