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In the given circuit find the current through the Zener diode in mA.

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    Vishal Baghel | Contributor-Level 10

    3 weeks ago

        Potential difference across R?
    (R? / (R? +R? ) × V is greater than zenor voltage
    ⇒ i? = V_z/R? = 20/1000 A = 20 mA
    Current through R? , i? = (40-V_z)/R? = 20/500 = 40 mA


    Current through zener diode = i? - i? = 20 mA

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