The function of Snubber circuit connected across the SCR is to

The function of Snubber circuit connected across the SCR is to (A) Suppress dv/dt (B) Increase dv/dt (C) Decrease dv/dt (D) Decrease di/dt
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The function of snubber circuit across a SCR is to Reduce dv/dt 

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