In a regulated power supply setup, two identical 15 V Zener diodes are connected in series, and the input DC voltage is 45 V. If each Zener diode has a maximum current rating of 300 mA, what value of series resistor should be used?

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Explanation

Given two 15 V Zener diodes in series, the total Zener voltage is 30 V. The input voltage is 45 V, so the voltage drop across the series resistor is 45 V - 30 V = 15 V. To ensure the current does not exceed 300 mA, use Ohm's law: R = V/I = 15 V / 0.3 A = 50 ohms. Therefore, the correct series resistor value is 50 ohms.

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