Q93 / 120 · VITEEE 2010 · Physics

Zener diode is used for

A
producing oscillations in anoscillator
B
amplification
Correct answer
C
stabilisation
D
rectification

Solution

Zener diode is suitable for voltage regulating purpose. It is used as voltage stabilizer in many applications in electronics.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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