Question

In a zener diode

a.

the forward current is very high

b.

sharp breakdown occurs at a certain reverse voltage

c.

the ratio v-i can be negative

d.

there are two p-n junctions

Answer: (b).sharp breakdown occurs at a certain reverse voltage

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