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Zener Diode as Voltage Stabilizer

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If the series resistance decreases in an unloaded zener regulator, the zener current

A

Decreases

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B

Stays the same

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C

Increases

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D

Equals the voltage divided by the resistance

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Solution

The correct option is C Increases
current increases as the resistance decreases, as zener current is inversely proportional to the series resistance

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