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A Zener diode of power rating $1.6 \, \text{W}$ is used as a voltage regulator. If the Zener diode has a breakdown voltage of $8 \, \text{V}$ and it has to regulate a voltage fluctuating between $3 \, \text{V}$ and $10 \, \text{V}$ , what is the value of resistance $R_s$ for safe operation of the diode?

Circuit of a Zener diode voltage regulator showing series resistor Rs, unregulated voltage input, Zener diode shunt branch, and regulated voltage output terminals.

A
$13.3\,\Omega$
B
$13\,\Omega$
C
$10\,\Omega$
D
$12\,\Omega$

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