Q29.A zener diode having zener voltage 8 V and power dissipation rating of 0. 5 W is connected across a potential divider arranged with maximum potential drop across zener diode is as shown in the diagram. The value of protective resistance Rp is _____ Ω.
What This Question Tests
This question involves analyzing a Zener diode as a voltage regulator, calculating maximum Zener current from power rating, and then determining the protective resistance for voltage regulation.
Concepts Tested
Formulas Used
I_z_max = P_max / V_z
I_L = V_z / R_L
I_total = I_z + I_L
R_p = (V_in - V_z) / I_total
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📋 Question Details
- Chapter
- Semiconductor
- Topic
- Zener diode as voltage regulator
- Year
- 2021
- Shift
- 20 Jul Shift 2
- Q Number
- Q29
- Type
- Numerical
- NCERT Ref
- Class 12 Physics Ch 14: Semiconductor
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