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Assertion: Zener diode works on a principle of of breakdown voltage.
Reason: Current increases suddenly after breakdown voltage.

A

If both the assertion and reason are true and reason is a true explantion of the assertion.

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not true the correct explantion of the assertion.

C

If the assertion is true but reason false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false.

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A
When the reverse voltage across the Zener diode is equal to or more than the breakdown voltage, the reverse current increases sharply.
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