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Breakdown voltage means …….....

Breakdown voltage means ……..

A

voltage at which current become zero in reverse bias.

B

voltage at which current increases suddenly in reverse bias.

C

voltage at which current becomes zero in forward bias.

D

voltage at which current increases suddenly in forward bias.

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