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PhysicsMediumNumerical2020 · 09 Jan Shift 2

Q25.In the circuit shown below, is working as a 8 V dc regulated voltage source. When 12 V is used as an input, the power dissipated (in mW ) in each diode is (Considering both zener diodes are identical)

What This Question Tests

This problem requires analyzing a Zener diode voltage regulator circuit, identifying how the diodes operate and then calculating the power dissipated in each Zener diode under specific input voltage conditions.

Concepts Tested

Zener diode as voltage regulatorPower dissipation in a diodeSeries and parallel circuits

Formulas Used

P = VI

Kirchhoff's Voltage Law

Ohm's Law

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