A 8 V Zener diode along with a series resistance R is connected across a 20 V supply (as shown in the figure). If the maximum Zener current is 25 mA, then the minimum value of R will be ____ Ω.
A 8 V Zener diode along with a series resistance R is connected across a 20 V supply (as shown in the figure). If the maximum Zener current is 25 mA, then the minimum value of R will be ____ Ω.
Correct Answer: 480
Solution and Explanation
R will be minimum when RL is infinitely large, so
RZener=\(\frac{8}{25×10^{−3}}\)
RZener=320 Ω
So, \(\frac{R}{R_{Zener}}=\frac{12}{8}\)
R=\(\frac{12}{8}\)×320
R=480 Ω
So, the answer is 480 Ω.
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Electrons are negatively charged particles hence when they move a number of charges moves.
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