The I-V characteristics of an electronic device shown in the...

The

I-V

characteristics of an electronic device shown in the figure. The device is: The I-V characteristics of an electronic device shown in the figure. The device is:

The I-V characteristics of an electronic device shown in the figure. The device is:

Options

Aa diode which can be used as a rectifier
Ba zener diode which can be used as a voltage regulator
Ca transistor which can be used as an amplifier
Da solar cell

Correct answer

B. a zener diode which can be used as a voltage regulator

Step-by-step solution

Theory Zener diode used as voltage regulator

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