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What happens during regulation action of a Zener diode?

A

The current through the series resistance `(R_S)` changes

B

The resistance offered by the Zener changes

C

The Zener resistance is constant.

D

Both (a) and (b)

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D
During regulation action of a Zener diode, the current through the series resistance changes and resistance offered by the Zener changes. The current through the Zener changes but the voltage across the Zener remains constant.
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