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A DIAC is a diode that conducts only after its breakover voltage has been reached momentarily. (From: Wikipedia)

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What is the importance of R1 connected in this circuit?

R_{1}\$ is adjusted to \$0\ \Omega \$, then the current through the DIAC and the gate of the TRIAC would be too high, causing one or both to be destroyed. …
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