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In case of a  junction diode at high value of reverse dias, the current rises sharply. The value of reverse bias is known as

a)

Cut-off voltage

b)

Zener voltage

c)

Inverse voltage

d)

Critical voltage



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In case of a  junction diode at high value of reverse dias, the current rises sharply. The value of reverse bias is known as

a)

Cut-off voltage

b)

Zener voltage

c)

Inverse voltage

d)

Critical voltage

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

In reverse bias of  junction when high voltage is applied, electric break down of junction takes place, resulting large increase in reverse current. This high voltage applied is called zener voltage.

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