Consider the following statements (A) and (B) and identify the correct answer.
(A) A zener diode is connected in reverse bias, when used as a voltage regulator.
(B) The potential barrier of p-n junction lies between 0.1 V to 0.3 V.
Consider the following statements (A) and (B) and identify the correct answer.
(A) A zener diode is connected in reverse bias, when used as a voltage regulator.
(B) The potential barrier of p-n junction lies between 0.1 V to 0.3 V.
Option 1 - <p>(A) and (B) both are correct.<br><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br><!--[endif]--></p>
Option 2 - <p>(A) and (B) both are incorrect.</p>
Option 3 - <p>(A) is correct and (B) is incorrect.<br><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br><!--[endif]--></p>
Option 4 - <p>(A) is incorrect but (B) is correct.</p>
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A reverse-biased Zener diode is used as a voltage regulator.
The potential barrier for Germanium (Ge) is approximately 0.3 V.
The potential barrier for Silicon (Si) is approximately 0.7 V.
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