$A$ Zener diode having a breakdown voltage of $5.6 \ V$ is connected in reverse bias with a battery of emf $10 \ V$ and a resistance of $100 \ \Omega$ in series. The current flowing through the Zener diode is (in $mA$)

  • A
    $88$
  • B
    $0.88$
  • C
    $4.4$
  • D
    $44$

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