Assertion (A): A TRIAC is a bidirectional SCR. Reason (R): A TRIAC is a four layers 3 terminal device and can conduct in both directions.

Assertion (A): A TRIAC is a bidirectional SCR.

Reason (R): A TRIAC is a four layers 3 terminal device and can conduct in both directions.

[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

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Since a TRIAC can conduct in both directions it is bi directional SCR.