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In a circuit a diode was used and the output voltage across the diode was always 50 volts, even if the input voltage fluctuated between 110 V to 90 V. The diode used in the circuit was

A

a junction diode

B

photodiode

C

zener diode

D

light emitting diode

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C
Zener diode was used as a voltage regulator
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