The diode used in the circuit shown in the figure below has a constant voltage drop of 0.5 V at all currents and a maximum power rating of 100 milliwatts. What should be the value of the resistor R, connected in series with the diode, for obtaining maximum current?

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The diode used in the circuit shown in the figure below has a constant voltage drop of 0.5 V at all currents and a maximum power rating of 100 milliwatts. What should be the value of the resistor R, connected in series with the diode, for obtaining maximum current?






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