Final answer:
The bleeder current should typically be around 10% or less of the load current to maintain output voltage stability in a voltage divider.
Step-by-step explanation:
The bleeder current in a loaded voltage divider should typically be a small fraction of the load current to ensure that it does not affect the voltage levels excessively. Although there is no exact value for the maximum percentage of the load current that the bleeder current should be, a general rule of thumb is that the bleeder current should be around 10% or less of the load current. This keeps the voltage stable across the load despite variations in the load current. If the bleeder current were comparable to the load current, it would effectively reduce the output voltage delivered to the load, particularly as the load varies.
For example, if a voltage divider circuit has a load current of 1.0 A, the bleeder current should ideally be no more than 0.1 A (or 100 mA) to maintain accuracy and stability of the output voltage.