In the circuit, if the forward voltage drop for the diode is 0.5V, the current will be
3.4 mA
2 mA
2.5 mA
3 mA
The diode used in the circuit shown in the figure has a constant voltage drop of 0.5 V at all currents and a maximum power rating of 100 milliwatts. What should be the value of the resistor R, connected in series with the diode for obtaining maximum current