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A certain `p-n` junction, having a depletion region of width `20 mum`, was found to have a breakdown voltage of 100 V. If the width of the depletion region is reduced to `1 mu m` during its production, then it can be used as a Zener diode for voltage regulation of

A

5V

B

10 V

C

7.5 V

D

2000 V

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