Q146 / 200 · NEET 2005 · Physics

Zener diode is used for:

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

Solution

Zener diode used for stabilization while $p$ - $n$ function divide is used for notification.

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

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