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What is the state of the junctions when a thyristor is in forward blocking mode?

Correct answer A. Junction J2 is reverse biased and J1, J3 are forward biased

Explanation

With the anode positive but no gate trigger, J1 and J3 are forward biased while the central junction J2 is reverse biased, and J2 blocks the forward voltage.

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