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The diode used in the circuit shown in the adjacent figure has a constant voltage drop of 0.5V at all currents and a maximum power rating of 100mW.What should be the value of resistor R connected in series with the diode for obtaining maximum current?

A

`1.5 Omega`

B

`5 Omega`

C

`6.67 Omega`

D

`200 Omega`

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