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The load voltage is approximately constant when a zener diode is

A

Forward-biased

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B

Reverse-biased

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C

Operating in the breakdown region

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Unbiased

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Solution

The correct option is C Operating in the breakdown region
The zener voltage will be a constant only when it is operating in the breakdown region

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