Semiconductor Electronics Materials Devices and Simple Circuits - Result Question 30
30. Zener diode is used for
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(a) amplification
(b) rectification
(c) stabilisation
(d) producing oscillations in an oscillator
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 30. (c)
Solution:
- (c) At a certain reverse bias voltage, zener diode allows current to flow through it and hence maintains the voltage supplied to any load. It is used for stabilisation.
