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Choose the correct statement about zener diode

Asked in JEE Main 1st Feb 2nd Shift 2023 · Zener characteristics

• (1) It works as a voltage regulator in reverse bias and behaves like simple p-n junction diode in forward bias.
• (2) It work as a voltage regulator only in forward bias.
• (3) It works as a voltage regulator only in forward bias.
• (4) It works as a voltage regulator in forward bias and behaves like simple p-n junction diode in reverse bias.

Step-by-step solution

Why the other options are wrong

• (2) Regulation uses the reverse breakdown region.
• (3) Regulation uses the reverse breakdown region.
• (4) Reverses the two modes.

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