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An SCR is triggered at 40° in the positive half cycle only. The average anode current is 50 A. If the firing angle is changed to 80°, the average anode current is likely to be

50 A
25 A
less than 50 A but more than 25 A
less than 25 A

Correct Answer: less than 50 A but more than 25 A

Explanation:

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