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Zener Diode as Voltage Regulator

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10 volt source is connected in series with resistor 20 ohm and 30 ohm. What will be the voltage across the resistor 30 ohm?

a: 10V Explanation

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b: 8V Explanation

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c: 6V Explanation

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d: 4V Explanation

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6 volt zener diode is connected across the power source of 10 volt with series resistance 1k ohm. What will be the current through the series resistance?

a: 5.6mA Explanation

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b: 10mA Explanation

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c: 4mA Explanation

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d: 3mA Explanation

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If 6 volt zener diode is connected across 10 volt battery, what will be the voltage across zener diode?

a: 4V Explanation

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b: 6V Explanation

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c: 8V Explanation

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d: 10V Explanation

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Which of the following statement is true?

a: Zener diode is similar with ordinary diode Explanation

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b: Zener diode is commonly used under reverse biasing condition Explanation

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c: Zener diode can operate at any range of current Explanation

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d: Zener diode is used to rectify the signals Explanation

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What one is not required for zener voltage regulator?

a: Supply voltage must be higher than Zener voltage Explanation

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b: A load resistance connected in parallel with the Zener diode Explanation

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c: A properly chosen series resistor to limit current Explanation

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d: A very high series resistance to completely block current Explanation

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