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When we use zener diode as a voltage regulator, its connection …….
(i) forward bias
(ii) reverse bias
(iii) should parallel with load
(iv) should series with load

A

(i) and (ii) are true

B

(ii) and (iii) are true

C

only (i) is true

D

only (iv) is true

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