MCQ
The load voltage is approximately constant when a zener diode is:
  • A
    Forward-biased
  • B
    Reverse-biased
  • C
    Operating in the breakdown region
  • D
    Unbiased

Answer

  1. Operating in the breakdown region

Explanation:

The zener voltage will be a constant only when it is operating in the breakdown region.

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