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A Zener diode is widely used in circuits as a?
AFrequency counter
BVoltage regulator
CLight emitter
DSignal amplifier
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Voltage regulator
Once in breakdown, a Zener holds a nearly constant voltage, which suits voltage regulation.
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