Question

Zener breakdown in a semi-conductor diode occurs when

(a) Forward current exceeds certain value

(b) Reverse bias exceeds certain value

(c) Forward bias exceeds certain value

(d) Potential barrier is reduced to zero

Answer

(b) Reverse bias exceeds certain value

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