Power Electronics - Engineering

Q1:

Assertion (A): Inverters and choppers use fast switching thyristors Reason (R): Fast switching SCR has low turn off time.

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

Low turn off time enables fast switching.