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Current through the Zener diode in a voltage regulator circuit

This type of question, asked 5 times: 2 May 2023 S2, 4 May 2023 S1, 4 May 2023 S2, 15 May 2026 S2, 19 May 2026 S1. All 5 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2 May 2023 S2

    25
    In the following circuit, the current flowing through the zener diode is

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  2. Question 2

    4 May 2023 S1

    19
    A zener diode, having breakdown voltage 15 V is used in a voltage regulator circuit as shown. The current through the zener diode is

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  3. Question 3

    4 May 2023 S2

    29
    In the circuit diagram shown in figure, the current through the zener diode is

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  4. Question 4

    15 May 2026 S2

    150
    The Zener diode has reverse breakdown voltage VZV_Z. The current through the load resistance RLR_L is ILI_L. The current through Zener diode is (V0V_0 = Input voltage , RSR_S = Series resistance)

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  5. Question 5

    19 May 2026 S1

    148
    In the following circuit, the current through the Zener diode is

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