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Assertion (A): A transistor requires a continuous base signal for conduction but a thyristor requires a gate pulse.

Reason (R): Transistor find widespread application in power electronic circuits.

a.

Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A

b.

Both A and R correct but R is not correct explanation of A

c.

A is correct but R is wrong

d.

A is wrong but R is correct

Answer: (c).A is correct but R is wrong

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