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← ScienceWhich consequence results when a capacitor's dielectric strength is surpassed?
A)Dielectric breakdown and conductive pathway✓
B)Increased capacitance and charge storage
C)Electromagnetic interference diminishes rapidly
D)Reduced internal resistance immediately occurs
💡 Explanation
Dielectric breakdown creates a conductive pathway because **electron avalanche** causes rapid ionization within the material. Therefore, the capacitor discharges catastrophically creating short circuit paths, rather than storing additional charge or reducing interference.
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