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A 10 V Zener diode is connected in reverse across a load through a 1 kΩ series resistor, with a 15 V supply. The current through the series resistor is:

Answer: 5 mA.

  • A 5 mA
  • B 10 mA
  • C 15 mA
  • D 2.5 mA

Correct answer: A. 5 mA

Explanation: The voltage across the series resistor = 15 − 10 = 5 V, so current = 5 V / 1 kΩ = 5 mA.

Conductorconduction bandvalence bandbands overlapSemiconductorconduction bandvalence bandsmall gap (~1 eV)Insulatorconduction bandvalence bandlarge gap(> 3 eV)

Conductors have overlapping bands, semiconductors have a small energy gap that can be bridged by heat or doping, and insulators have a large gap that blocks conduction.

Concept context

Band theory, p-n junction, diodes, transistors, logic gates, and integrated circuits.

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