MCQ
Zener diode acts as a/an:
  • A
    Oscillator
  • B
    Regulator
  • C
    Rectifier
  • D
    Fliter

Answer

  1. Regulator

Explanation:

Zener diode is used to supply constant voltage in voltage regulator circuit.

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