Question

Consider the following statements (A) and (B) and identify the correct answer.

1. A zener diode is connected in reverse bias, when used as a voltage regulator.
2. The potential barrier of p-n junction lies between 0.1 V to 0.3 V.

Options

• (A) is correct and (B) is incorrect.

• (A) is incorrect but (B) is correct

• (A) and (B) both are correct.

• (A) and (B) both are incorrect.

Answer 1

(A) is correct and (B) is incorrect.