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To ensure that a zener diode does not get destroyed

a.

the applied voltage should not exceed breakdown voltage

b.

the current should not exceed rated current

c.

the current should be less than magnitude of barrier potential

d.

both (a) and (b)

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Answer: (b).the current should not exceed rated current

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