The circuit shown below is working as an $8\; V\; dc$ regulated voltage source. When $12 \; V$ is used as input, the power dissipated (in $mW$) in each diode is (considering both zener diodes are identical).

In the given circuit, the breakdown voltage of the Zener diode is $3.0 \, V$. What is the value of $I_z$ (in $ \, mA$)?

In the given circuit, find the voltage drop $V_L$ across the load resistance $R_L$. (in $V$)

$A$ $9\,V$ stabilized voltage supply is required to run a car stereo system from the car's $12\,V$ battery. $A$ Zener diode with $V_z = 9\,V$ and $P_{max} = 0.27\,W$ is to be used as the voltage regulator. The load resistance is $450\,\Omega$. The value of the series resistor $R_s$ is....$\Omega$.

$A$ Zener diode with a power rating of $1 \, W$ is to be used as a voltage regulator. If the Zener diode has a breakdown voltage of $5 \, V$ and it has to regulate an input voltage that fluctuates between $3 \, V$ and $7 \, V$,what should be the value of the series resistance $R_s$ for safe operation? (See figure)

In a Zener diode,breakdown occurs in reverse bias due to