NEET2012PhysicsSemiconductorsActual
In the given circuit, the voltage across the load is maintained at 12 ~V . The current in the zener diode varies from 0-50 ~mA . What is the maximum wattage of the diode?
Options
- A12 ~W
- B6 ~W
- C0.6 ~W
- D1.2 ~W
Correct answer
C. 0.6 ~W
Step-by-step solution
In the circuit, the zener diode is used as power regular therefore, P=V I=12 0.05=0.6 ~W