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Assertion : Zener diode is used to obtain voltage regulation
Reason : When Zener diode is operated in reverse bias, after a certain voltage (breakdown voltage) the current suddenly increases.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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A
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