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
[UPSEAT 2002]
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