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Assertion: Zener diode works on a principle of of breakdown voltage.
Reason: Current increases suddenly after breakdown voltage.

A

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

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

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A
When the reverse voltage across the zener diode is equal to or more than the breakdown voltage, the reverse current increases sharply.
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