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NEET · Physics · STD 12 - 14. Semicondutor electronics

Consider the following statements \((A)\) and \((B)\) and identify the correct answer. \((A)\) A zener diode is connected in reverse bias, when used as a voltage regulator. \((B)\) The potential barrier of \(\mathrm{p}-\mathrm{n}\) junction lies between \(0.1\, \mathrm{~V}\) to \(0.3 \,\mathrm{~V}\).

  1. A \((A)\) and \((B)\) both are correct.
  2. B \((A)\) and \((B)\) both are incorrect.
  3. C \((A)\) is correct and \((B)\) is incorrect.
  4. D \((A)\) is incorrect but \((B)\) is correct.
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Correct Answer

(C) \((A)\) is correct and \((B)\) is incorrect.

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Reverse bias Zener diode use as a voltage regulator for Ge Potential barrier \(\mathrm{V}_{0}=0.3\, \mathrm{~V}\)