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From the Zener diode circuit shown in figure, the current through the Zener diode is

A

10 mA

B

15 mA

C

20 mA

D

25 mA

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The correct Answer is:
B
`I=(150-150)/(5xx10^3)`=20 mA
Load current = 5 mA `therefore` Zener current `I_Z`=15 mA
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