A zener diode of power rating 2   W is to be used as a voltage regulator. If the zener diode has a…

A zener diode of power rating 2 W is to be used as a voltage regulator. If the zener diode has a breakdown of 10 V and it has to regulate voltage fluctuated between 6 V and 14 V, the value of Rs for safe operation should be _____ Ω .

Solution

For diode P=Vi

i=PV=210=0.2 A

Now for Vs=14 V

Voltage drop across Rs=14-10=4 V

Thus, V=iRs

Rs=40.2=20 Ω

Asked in: JEE Main 2021 (27 Aug Shift 2)

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