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Published on: August 21, 2026
Given below are two statements
Statement I A zener diode is used to protect meters from burning.
Statement II At the breakdown, voltage across zener diode remains constant for any current flowing through it.
In the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
At the breakdown situation, voltage across zener diode remains constant for any current flowing through it, hence it is used to protect meters from burning due to overloading.
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