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In the given circuit, the breakdown voltage of the Zener diode is 3.0 mathrm~V. What is the value of I_z?
Zener Diode regulator circuit diagram for Q31 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
The image shows a circuit diagram with a 10V DC source connected in series with a 1kΩ resistor, followed by a parallel combination of a Zener diode (with current Iz) and a 2kΩ load resistor.

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula For a parallel circuit regulator using a Zener diode: I = I_z + I_1 where, I = total current through the series resistor I_z = current through the Zener diode I_1 = current through the load resistor ### Core Logic Given that the breakdown voltage of the Zener diode is: V_z = 3.0 mathrm~V Let potential at junction B and D be 0 mathrm~V. Then, the potential at the Zener cathode A and load node C is stabilized at: V_A = V_C = 3.0 mathrm~V Potential at the source input E is 10 mathrm~V. ### Step 1: Calculate Total Current The potential drop across the series resistor (1 mathrm~kOmega) is: Delta V = 10 mathrm~V - 3 mathrm~V = 7 mathrm~V Hence, the total line current I is: I = frac7 mathrm~V1000 \ Omega = 7 times 10^-3 mathrm~A = 7 mathrm~mA
Zener Diode resolved current distributions for Q31 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
The image shows a circuit diagram with a 10V DC source connected in series with a 1kΩ resistor, followed by a parallel combination of a Zener diode (with current Iz) and a 2kΩ load resistor.
### Step 2: Calculate Load Current The voltage across the load resistor (2 mathrm~kOmega) is equal to V_z = 3 mathrm~V. Thus, the load current I_1 is: I_1 = frac3 mathrm~V2000 \ Omega = 1.5 times 10^-3 mathrm~A = 1.5 mathrm~mA ### Step 3: Calculate Zener Current By applying Kirchhoff's Current Law at node A: I_z = I - I_1 = 7 mathrm~mA - 1.5 mathrm~mA = 5.5 mathrm~mA Therefore, the current through the Zener diode is 5.5 mathrm~mA. ### Pattern Recognition Whenever you see a Zener diode in breakdown connected parallel to a load, always fix the node potential at the breakdown voltage. Work backwards from the supply potential to find the total current, calculate the load current using Ohm's law, and subtract to find the Zener current. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits

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Q3 jee_main_2025_03_april_morning Logic Gates
Choose the correct logic circuit for the given truth table having inputs A and B.
InputsOutput
ABY
000
010
101
111
  • A. Circuit (1)
  • B. Circuit (2)
  • C. Circuit (3)
  • D. Circuit (4)

Solution

### Related Formula Let us inspect the Boolean expression for the output Y from the truth table. From the table: - If A=0, Y=0 regardless of B. - If A=1, Y=1 regardless of B. Thus, the truth table is represented by the simple direct logical equation: Y = A ### Core Logic Let's check the Boolean output of the options shown in the question paper: - **Circuit (1)**: Inputs A and B go into an OR gate, outputting (A + B). This output and B then go to an AND gate. Y = (A + B) cdot B = Acdot B + Bcdot B = B(A + 1) = B This gives Y = B (Not matching table). - **Circuit (2)**: Inputs A and B go into an OR gate, outputting (A + B). This and A then go into an AND gate. Y = (A + B) cdot A = Acdot A + Acdot B = A + Acdot B = A(1 + B) = A This gives Y = A (Perfect match to the truth table where Y exactly copies A). ### Step 1: Verification of Circuit (2) Let's double-check the truth table values for Circuit (2): - For A=0, B=0: Y = (0 + 0) cdot 0 = 0. - For A=0, B=1: Y = (0 + 1) cdot 0 = 0. - For A=1, B=0: Y = (1 + 0) cdot 1 = 1. - For A=1, B=1: Y = (1 + 1) cdot 1 = 1. This perfectly matches the given truth table. Therefore, Circuit (2) is correct. ### Pattern Recognition Identify the logic expression directly from the truth table first! Notice that Y is completely independent of B and strictly equals A. This immediately points to any Boolean simplification that collapses to A (such as absorption law: A(A+B) = A). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits
Q16 jee_main_2025_04_april_evening Extrinsic Semiconductors
Consider a n-type semiconductor in which n_e and n_h are number of electrons and holes, respectively. (A) Holes are minority carriers (B) The dopant is a pentavalent atom (C) n_en_hne n_i^2 (where n_i is number of electrons or holes in semiconductor when it is in intrinsic form) (D) n_en_hge n_i^2 (E) The holes are not generated due to the donors Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. (A), (C), (D) only
  • B. (A), (C), (E) only
  • C. (A), (B), (E) only
  • D. (A), (B), (C) only

Solution

### Related Formula Mass Action Law: n_e cdot n_h = n_i^2 ### Core Logic Let's analyze each statement for an n-type semiconductor: - (A) Holes are minority carriers: True, electrons are the majority carriers. - (B) The dopant is a pentavalent atom: True (like Phosphorus, Arsenic) which provides extra free electrons. - (C) and (D) contradict the fundamental mass action law n_e n_h = n_i^2, so they are False. - (E) Holes are generated purely due to thermal excitation, not due to donor atoms: True. ### Step 1: Assemble Correct Set Statements (A), (B), and (E) are explicitly correct. ### Pattern Recognition Mass action law (n_e n_h = n_i^2) holds uniformly for both doped types at thermal equilibrium. In n-type systems, donors directly inject electrons only; holes emerge solely from thermal breakages of lattice bonds. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Semiconductor Electronics
Q15 jee_main_2025_04_april_morning Logic Gates
The Boolean expression Y=AoverlineBC+overlineAoverlineC can be realised with which of the following gate configurations. A. One 3-input AND gate, 3 NOT gates and one 2-input OR gate, One 2-input AND gate B. One 3-input AND gate, 1 NOT gate, One 2-input NOR gate and one 2-input OR gate C. 3-input OR gate, 3 NOT gates and one 2-input AND gate Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • A. B, C Only
  • B. A, B Only
  • C. A, B, C Only
  • D. A, C Only

Solution

### Related Formula Given logical expression: Y = AoverlineBC + overlineAoverlineC By Boolean theorem logic: overlineAoverlineC = overlineA+C quad text(NOR configuration) ### Core Logic Let's analyze configuration options A and B: * **Configuration A:** Creates AoverlineBC via one 3-input AND gate and one NOT gate for B. Creates overlineAoverlineC via one 2-input AND gate and two separate NOT gates for A and C. Finally combines them using a 2-input OR gate. This perfectly mirrors the terms. (Total gates: one 3-input AND, one 2-input AND, three NOT, one 2-input OR).
Logic circuit layout A for Q15 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Logic circuit layout A for Q15 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
### Step 1: Verify Configuration B * **Configuration B:** Creates AoverlineBC via one 3-input AND gate and one NOT gate for B. Re-writes the secondary term overlineAoverlineC into overlineA+C, which corresponds directly to a single 2-input NOR gate. Merges both sub-tracks using a 2-input OR gate. This is also completely valid.
Logic circuit layout A for Q15 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Logic circuit layout A for Q15 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
### Pattern Recognition Always utilize De Morgan's identity triggers to dynamically simplify multiple product complements like overlineAoverlineC into unified NOR formats. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Semiconductor Electronics
Q15 jee_main_2025_24_jan_evening Logic Gates
The output of the circuit is low (zero) for :
Digital logic gate circuit diagram with inputs X and Y Q15
The figure contains a digital combination logic gate configuration with input variables X and Y.
(A) X = 0, Y = 0 (B) X = 0, Y = 1 (C) X = 1, Y = 0 (D) X = 1, Y = 1 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. (A), (C) and (D) only
  • B. (A), (B) and (C) only
  • C. (B), (C) and (D) only
  • D. (A), (B) and (D) only

Solution

### Core Logic Let us check the gate outputs row-by-row to find the boolean expression or map the truth table values:
Truth table matrix visualization for Q15
The figure contains a digital combination logic gate configuration with input variables X and Y.
beginarrayccc X & Y & textOutput \hline 0 & 0 & 1 \ 0 & 1 & 0 \ 1 & 0 & 0 \ 1 & 1 & 0 endarray The output is low (zero) for configurations (B) X=0, Y=1, (C) X=1, Y=0, and (D) X=1, Y=1. Therefore, options (B), (C) and (D) only are correct. ### Pattern Recognition The truth table profile matches a standard NOR logic configuration where the output is 1 only when all input lines are completely low. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Semiconductor Electronics
Q6 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Optoelectronic Junction Devices
Consider the following statements: A. The junction area of solar cell is made very narrow compared to a photo diode. B. Solar cells are not connected with any external bias. C. LED is made of lightly doped p-n junction. D. Increase of forward current results in continuous increase of LED light intensity. E. LEDs have to be connected in forward bias for emission of light. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
  • A. B, D, E Only
  • B. A, C Only
  • C. A, C, E Only
  • D. B, E Only

Solution

### Core Logic Let's analyze each statement conceptually: Statement A: Solar cells require a wide surface layer area to intercept maximum sunlight illumination, so junction area is large. * Statement B: True. Solar cells operate spontaneously to provide power to loads without requiring external bias voltage. * Statement C: False. LEDs are made of heavily doped junctions to maximize recombination probability. * Statement D: False. Beyond a critical limit, high currents cause heating that drops efficiency, so emission intensity does not increase infinitely. * Statement E: True. Forward biasing allows minority injection leading to radiative recombination. ### Step 1: Selecting Option Since statements B and E are purely accurate, the correct grouping option is B, E Only. ### Pattern Recognition Remember: LEDs = Forward Bias, Photodiodes = Reverse Bias, Solar Cells = Zero External Bias. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits

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