List of top Physics Questions on Zener Diodes asked in WBJEE

Manufacturers supply a zener diode with zener voltage \( V_z=5.6\,\text{V} \) and maximum power dissipation \( P_{\max}=\frac14\,\text{W} \). This zener diode is used in the circuit shown. Calculate the minimum value of the resistance \( R_s \) so that the zener diode will not burn when the input voltage is \( V_{in}=10\,\text{V} \). 

A Zener diode having a breakdown voltage $V_z = 6$ V is used in a voltage regulator circuit as shown in the figure. The minimum current required to pass through the Zener to act as a voltage regulator is $10$ mA and the maximum allowed current through the Zener is $40$ mA. The maximum value of $R_\delta$ for Zener to act as a voltage regulator is
A Zener diode having a breakdown voltage