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Zener diode is connected to a battery and a load as show below:

The currents,  and  are respectively.                          [JEE ONLINE 11-04-2014]

A) 15 mA, 5 mA, 10 mA

B) 15 mA, 7.5 mA, 7.5 mA

C) 12.5 mA, 5 mA, 7.5 mA

D) 12.5 mA, 7.5 mA, 5 mA

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

[d] Here,

Zener voltage

Load current,

Current through

Form circuit diagram,