Question
Zener breakdown in a semi-conductor diode occurs when(a) Forward current exceeds certain value(b) Reverse bias exceeds certain value(c) Forward bias exceeds certain value(d) Potential barrier is reduced to zero
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Answer
(b) Reverse bias exceeds certain value
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