JEE Main 2026 — Semiconductors Question with Solution
JEE Main 2026 (23 January Shift 1)
Question
The following diagram shows a Zener diode as a voltage regulator. The Zener diode is rated at and the desired current in load is 5 mA. The unregulated voltage source can supply upto 25 V. Considering the Zener diode can withstand four times of the load current, the value of resistor (shown in circuit) should be . 
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DNone of the above
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