Question

A thyristor is reverse biased. A positive gate pulse is applied. The thyristor

a.

will be turned on

b.

may or may not turn on

c.

will not turn on

d.

will turn on after sometime

Answer: (c).will not turn on

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Q. A thyristor is reverse biased. A positive gate pulse is applied. The thyristor

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