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Find current through Zener diode–

A

5mA

B

7.5 mA

C

2.5 mA

D

12.5 mA

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The correct Answer is:
C
`I_("in")=(20-5)/(2xx10^(3))A=7.5 mA`
`I_(L) = (5)/(10^(3)) A = 5mA`
`I_(Z) = 2.5mA [ because I_("in") = I_(Z) +I_(L)]`
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