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Discussion Forum : Electronic Principles - Section 3 (Q.No. 40)
40.
A zener diode has a voltage of 10 V and a current of 20 mA. What is the power dissipation?
200 mW
300 mW
20 mW
10 mW
None of the above
Answer: Option
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Amit said:   6 years ago
P=VI.
10V*20mA = 200mW.

200 mW means that it will generate heat at this rate. And the energy consumed over time will be 200 mJ per second or 200 mWh per hour.

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