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For normal forward turn-on of an SCR by gate triggering, the anode should be?

  • APositive with respect to cathode
  • BNegative with respect to cathode
  • CAt exactly zero potential in every case
  • DDisconnected from the supply
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Correct Answer: A. Positive with respect to cathode
Explanation: For forward blocking and gate-triggered turn-on, the anode is positive relative to the cathode.
Reference: Standard power electronics: scr
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