Thyristors can be used in controlled heating, excitation systems of ___

Assertion (A): Thyristors can be used in controlled heating, excitation systems of alternators, speed control of motors and HVDC

Reason (R): A static var system using thyristors is very commonly used in high voltage ac systems.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. A is wrong but R is correct

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Answer: B

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