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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:

Zener diode is used as -

Options:

Half wave rectifier

Full wave rectifier

ac voltage stabilizer

dc voltage stabilizer

Correct Answer:

ac voltage stabilizer

Explanation:

The zener diode is used as a Shunt voltage regulator for regulating voltage across small loads. The Zener diode is connected parallel to the load to make it reverse bias, and once the Zener diode exceeds knee voltage, the voltage across the load will become constant.

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