The $I-V$ characteristics of an electronic device are shown in the figure. The device is:

  • A
    a solar cell
  • B
    a transistor which can be used as an amplifier
  • C
    a zener diode which can be used as a voltage regulator
  • D
    a diode which can be used as a rectifier

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