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Which of the following semi-conducting devices is used as voltage regulator?

Options

  1. APhoto diode
  2. BLASER diode
  3. CZener diode
  4. DSolar cell

Correct answer

C. Zener diode

Step-by-step solution

Voltage regulator is an electronic circuit that provides stabledc voltage independent of load current, temperature and ac line voltage variations. Zener-diode is used as a voltage regulator.

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