JEE PHYSICS MCQ: SEMI CONDUCTOR DEVICES

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Why is there sudden increase in current in zener diode?

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Correct option: A

Due to rupture of bonds

Option A is correct. The sudden increase in current in a Zener diode occurs due to the rupture of covalent bonds in the depletion region under high reverse voltage.

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