Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. When connecting an SCR in an AC circuit, the first thing to remember is that the SCR is not a rectifier.
2. The only difference between an SCR and a common rectifier diode is that the SCR can be triggered to turn on at a specific point in the waveform.
3. When the SCR is connected into a DC circuit, the gate can turn the SCR off, but cannot turn it on.
4. The SCR can be controlled as to when it turns on.
5. The SCR only controls half of the positive cycle of alternating current applied to it.


1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True

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