Assertion (A): A transistor requires a continuous base signal for conduction but

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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.
Options
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

Correct Answer

A is correct but R is wrong

Explanation

Transistors are used but not very widely.

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