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Discussion Forum : Special-Purpose Diodes - General Questions (Q.No. 19)
19.
An 8.2 V zener has a resistance of 5. The actual voltage across its terminals when the current is 25 mA is
8.2 V.
125 mV.
8.325 V.
8.075 V.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Timotiwos yohanes said:   2 years ago
Thank you for explaining the answer.

Mega said:   8 years ago
Clear explanation @Padma Angmo.

Shiv rathour said:   8 years ago
Thanks @Padma.
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Sheela said:   8 years ago
Thanks for the given explanations.
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Nawazshareef said:   9 years ago
8.2 + 0.125 = 8.325, how this stem comes?

Padma angmo said:   10 years ago
Vz = 8.2 V.

Rs = 5 ohms.

Is = 25 mA = 0.025 A.

Vs = Is x Rs.

= 0.025 x 5 = 0.125 V.

Vin = Vz+Vs.

= 8.2 V + 0.125 V.

= 8.325 V answer.
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Sandeep kumar gupta said:   1 decade ago
Voltage drop across 5 ohm is 5*25mA = 125mV

Then total voltage across terminal is 8.2+.125 = 8.325

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