A single phase full wave AC voltage controller has a resistive load of 5 ohms and an input voltage of Vs = 240 V (RMS), 50 Hz. The delay angles of both thyristors are set to 45 degrees. The maximum RMS and average current ratings of the thyristor are equal to:

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A single phase full wave AC voltage controller has a resistive load of 5 ohms and an input voltage of Vs = 240 V (RMS), 50 Hz. The delay
angles of both thyristors are set to 45 degrees. The maximum RMS and average current ratings of the thyristor are equal to:
Select one:
O a. 33.94A and 21.6A
O b. None of these
O c. 24A and 10.8A
O d. 48A and 26.09A
Clear my choice
Transcribed Image Text:A single phase full wave AC voltage controller has a resistive load of 5 ohms and an input voltage of Vs = 240 V (RMS), 50 Hz. The delay angles of both thyristors are set to 45 degrees. The maximum RMS and average current ratings of the thyristor are equal to: Select one: O a. 33.94A and 21.6A O b. None of these O c. 24A and 10.8A O d. 48A and 26.09A Clear my choice
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