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An SCR is triggered at 80° in the positive half cycle, only. The rms anode current is 25 A. If the firing angle is changed to 160°, the rms current is likely to be

25 A
12.5 A
less than 25 A
less than 12.5 A

Correct Answer: less than 12.5 A

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