Refer to the given figure. The purpose for the zener diode D 1 is – McqOptions

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1.	Refer to the given figure. The purpose for the zener diode D 1 is
A.	to supply a reference voltage.
B.	to amplify the error signal.
C.	to sense the error signal.
D.	to limit the input voltage to the circuit.
Answer» B. to amplify the error signal.

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