Choose correct statement about Zener diode

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14.Semiconductor Electronics

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Choose the correct statement about Zener diode

A

It works as a voltage regulator in reverse bias and behaves like simple pn junction diode in forward bias.

B

It works as a voltage regulator in both forward and reverse bias.

C

It works a voltage regulator only in forward bias.

D

It works as a voltage regulator in forward bias and behaves like simple pn junction diode in reverse bias.

(JEE MAIN-2023)

Solution

Woks as voltage regulator in reverse bias and as simple $P-n$ junction in forward bias.

Standard 12

Physics

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