Find the power loss in each diode (in mW), if potential drop across the zener diode is 8V

A Zener diode

A Zener diode

Find power developed in zener diode

A zener diode having zener voltage 8V and power dissipation rating of 0.5W is connected across a potential divider arranged with maximum potential drop across zener diode is as shown in the diagram. The value of protective resistance R_(P) is …………. Omega .