Partial specifications of a Zener diode is provided. Zener Voltage VZ = 5 V, VZK = 4.8 V, and total Zener current IZT = 25 mA. Assuming that the power rating of a breakdown diode is established at about twice the specified Zener current (IZT), what is the power rating of each of the diodes described above.

Partial specifications of a Zener diode is provided. Zener Voltage VZ = 5 V, VZK = 4.8 V, and total Zener current IZT = 25 mA. Assuming that the power rating of a breakdown diode is established at about twice the specified Zener current (IZT), what is the power rating of each of the diodes described above.

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