Power Electronics - Engineering

Q1:

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

ANS:C - A is correct but R is wrong

Transistors are used but not very widely.