If a Zener diode is connected to a circuit in parallel to a resistor, in order to regulate voltage, (why) doesn't the current just flow through the Zener diode instead of going
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On connecting a resistor in parallel with a zener diode (breakdown at 5V) across a 10V DC. Where is the other 5V drop going? - Quora
On connecting a resistor in parallel with a zener diode (breakdown at 5V) across a 10V DC. Where is the other 5V drop going? - Quora
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Does a zener diode always have to be preceded with a resistor, or will it dump to any resistor nearby? : r/AskElectronics
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