MCQEasyJEE Main 2024 · 30 January, Shift 1Zener Diode & Voltage Regulation

Physics Question from JEE Main 2024 · 30 January, Shift 1

A Zener diode of breakdown voltage 10 V10 \, \text{V} is used as a voltage regulator: a 20 V20 \, \text{V} supply feeds a 200 Ω200 \, \Omega series resistor, the Zener is connected in parallel with the load, and the load resistance is 500 Ω500 \, \Omega. The current through the Zener diode is:

  • A

    50 mA50 \, \text{mA}

  • B

    00

  • C

    30 mA30 \, \text{mA}

  • D

    20 mA20 \, \text{mA}

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