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A Zener of power rating 1W is to be used as a voltage regulator. If zener has a breakdown of 5V and it has to regulate voltage which fluctuated between 3V and 7V, what should be the value of `R_s` for safe operation (as shown in Figure)?

A

`20 Omega`

B

`5 Omega`

C

` 10Omega`

D

`30 Omega`

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C
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