If a zener diode ( V Z = 5 V and I Z = 10 mA) is connected in series with a resistance…
Physics · Class 12 · CBSE — Semiconductor Electronics
If a zener diode (VZ = 5 V and IZ = 10 mA) is connected in series with a resistance and 20 V is applied across the combination, then the maximum resistance one can use without spoiling zener action is
- 20 kW
- 15 kW
- 10 kW
- 1.5 kW
Answer
(D) 1.5 k W
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