JEE MAIN - Physics (2019 - 8th April Morning Slot - No. 21)

The reverse breakdown voltage of a Zener diode is 5.6 V in the given circuit.

The current IZ through the Zener is : JEE Main 2019 (Online) 8th April Morning Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 156 English
7 mA
17 mA
15mA
10 mA

Explanation

9 = Vz + VR1

VZ = 5.6 V

VR1 = 9 - 5.6

VR1 = 3.4

$${I_{{R_1}}} = {{{V_{{R_1}}}} \over R} = {{3.4} \over {200}};\,{I_{{R_1}}} = 17\,mA$$

Vz = VR2 = IR2 (R2 )

$${{5.6} \over {700}} = {I_{{R_2}}}$$;     $${I_{{R_2}}} = 7\,mA$$

Iz = (17 – 7) mA = 10 mA

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