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OpenStudy (anonymous):

a thyristor can be termed as ? a. AC switch b. DC switch

OpenStudy (anonymous):

DC switch is right answer!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

DC switch, this is because it will not allow current to flow between the anode and cathode until current has been applied to the gate. At this point the switch is 'off'. However, when current is applied to the gate, current can flow, so the switch is on!

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