Practice mode Electrical Engineering

How can AC power in a load be controlled?

Correct answer D. Two SCRs in parallel opposition

Explanation

Two SCRs connected in inverse parallel each conduct during one half cycle, so delaying their firing angles controls the power delivered to the AC load in both directions.

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