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

A

`200 Omega`

B

`6.67 Omega`

C

`5 Omega`

D

`1.5 Omega`

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