When the triac is in the OFF state:
A)zero current always flows through the load.
B)a small leakage current may flow through the load.
C)the rated surge current flows through the lamp.
D)the rated nominal current flows through the lamp.

Question

When the triac is in the OFF state: 
A)zero current always flows through the load. 
B)a small leakage current may flow through the load. 
C)the rated surge current flows through the lamp. 
D)the rated nominal current flows through the lamp.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the triac is in OFF state, a small leakage current may flow through the load due to the reverse leakage current of the triac. The leakage current is typically very small and can be ignored for most applications.

When the Triac Is in the OFF State