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What is true about the breakdown voltage in a zener diode?

A

It decreases when current increases.

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B

It destroys the diode.

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C

It equals the current times the resistance.

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D

It is approximately constant.

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Solution

The correct option is D It is approximately constant.
As the current in the zener diode increases, the voltage across the diode remains constant. This voltage will be equal to the zener breakdown voltage

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