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BITSAT Physics Semiconductors 2024 BITSAT 2024 (Memory Based Paper 1)

BITSAT Physics Question (2024) — Solution

Question

A reverse biased zener diode when operated in the breakdown region works as

Options

  1. A. an amplifier
  2. B. an oscillator
  3. C. a voltage regulator
  4. D. a rectifier

Answer

C. a voltage regulator

Step-by-step solution

In the breakdown region, a reverse biased zener diode works as a voltage regulator.

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