In the circuit shown in figure if the current through the 500 W resistor is 25 mA and…
Physics · Class 12 · CBSE — Semiconductor Electronics
In the circuit shown in figure if the current through the 500 W resistor is 25 mA and that through the load RL is 5 mA, then the maximum current through the Zener diode is 
- 5 mA
- 20 mA
- 30 mA
- 125 mA
Answer
(B) 20 mA
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