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A Zener diode with a breakdown voltage of 4 V is connceted in sereis with a resistance R to a battery of emf 10 V. The maximum power dissipation rating for the Zener diode is 1 W. The value of R to ensure maximum power dissipation across the diode is

A

(a)`12Omega`

B

(b)`24Omega`

C

(c)`36Omega`

D

(d)`6Omega`

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