If a positive voltage is applied to the gate of a reverse

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If a positive voltage is applied to the gate of a reverse biased SCR, then

1. this injects more electrons into junction J₁
2. this increases reverse leakage current into anode
3. hesting of junction is unaffected
4. failure of junctions occurs due to thermal run away
5. Both B and C

Correct Option: E

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