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Metfan725

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If the cathode voltage of a forward biased silicon diode is 4.5 V, what is the anode voltage?
 
  A) 0.7 V B) -5.2 V C) -0.7 V D) 5.2 V

Question 2

Zener diodes are widely used as ________.
 
  A) variable resistors B) voltage regulators C) power distributors D) current limiters



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

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