In the circuit shown below the Zener diode is used to

Last updated: 6/14/2023

In the circuit shown below the Zener diode is used to regulate the voltage across the load R 500 2 For an unregulated power supply V of 12 V the voltage across the load is to be maintained at 8 V If the resistor R has a value of 100 92 the current through the Zener diode is 12 V R 100 92 www A 16 mA B 24 mA C 40 mA R 500 02