When an SCR is reverse biased – McqOptions

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1.	When an SCR is reverse biased
A.	two junctions are reverse biased and one junction is forward biased.
B.	all the three junctions are reverse biased.
C.	one junction is reverse biased and two junctions are forward biased.
D.	any of the above depending on the magnitude of reverse bias.
Answer» B. all the three junctions are reverse biased.

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