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The reverse recovery time of a diode is trr = 3 μs and the rate of fall of the diode current is . The storage charge QRR and the peak inverse current IRR will be respectively

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  1. 135 μC and 90 A
  2. 270 μC and 90 A
  3. 270 μC and 60 A
  4. 135 μC and 60 A

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Option 1 : 135 μC and 90 A
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