Find the output voltage of the given network if Ein = 6 V and the Zener breakdown voltage of the Zener diode is 10 V.

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  1. 4 V
  2. 0 V
  3. 10 V
  4. 6 V

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Option 2 : 0 V
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Concept: 

The working of the Zener diode is explained in the below figures.

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Calculation:

Given,

Zener voltage Vz = 10 V

Ein = 6 V ⇒ Ein < Vz

Hence zener will be reverse biased and get open-circuited.

Output voltage E0 = 0 V

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