Assertion (A): A GTO circuit is more compact than SCR circuit
Reason (R): A GTO can be turned off by negative gate pulse.
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
Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
Explanation
Since commutation circuit is not required, GTO circuit is compact.
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