There is a sudden increase in current in zener diode is
Due to rupture of bonds
Resistance of deplection layer becomes less
Due to high doping
Due to less doping
A
Due to rupture of bonds
B
Due to less doping
C
Due to high doping
D
Resistance of deplection layer becomes less
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When Zener diode is connected in reverse bias, as applied voltage reaches at Zener breakdown voltage, due to rupture of bonds there is a sudden increase in current in Zener diode.
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