5.8A pair of thyristors connected in inverse-parallel is used to supplyadjustable current to a resistive load of R =6 Q in series with aninductance of L = 33 mH. If the supply voltage is V, is 240 V, 50 Hz andthe thyristors are each triggered at an angle a = 60° after their respectiveanode voltage zeros, find (a) the conduction angle of each thyristor, (b) therms output voltage.[Ans: (a)162.3, (b) 225.29 V]

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