A single phase half wave controlled rectifier circuit has ___

A single phase half wave controlled rectifier circuit has a free wheeling diode.

The load is a combination of R and L.

The firing angle is α.

The period of conduction of SCR and free wheeling diode respectively are

A. α < ωt < π and π < ωt < (2π + α)
B. α < ωt < π and π < ωt < 2π
C. α < ωt < (π + α) and (π + α) < ωt < 2π
D. α < ωt < π and π < ωt < (2π - α)

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Answer: A

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