A Zener diode is used as a _____________voltage regulating device?
Correct answer: A. Shunt
- A. Shunt
- B. Series
- C. Series-shunt
- D. None of the above
Explanation
A Zener diode is connected across the load and diverts excess current, so it operates as a shunt voltage regulator. A series regulator instead places its regulating element in series with the load.
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