Given below are two statements: Statement I : Photovoltaic devices can convert optical radiation into electricity. Statement I I : Zener diode is designed to operate under reverse bias in breakdown re

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Given below are two statements:

Statement $I$ : Photovoltaic devices can convert optical radiation into electricity.

Statement $I I$ : Zener diode is designed to operate under reverse bias in breakdown region.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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A photovoltaic (PV) cell, commonly called a solar cell, is a nonmechanical device that converts sunlight directly into electricity.
A Zener Diode, also known as a breakdown diode, is a heavily doped semiconductor device that is designed to operate in the reverse direction. So both statements are correct.

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