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An electric heater is controlled by thyristors through on-off control. If a = 0.4, the heating is

16% maximum
40% of maximum
60% of maximum
84% of maximum

Correct Answer: 40% of maximum

Explanation:

V_l = V a. Therefore V_l² - V² (a). Heating is proportional to a.

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