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Which electrical breakdown outcome occurs when high voltage transformer oil contains excessive moisture?

A)Increased dielectric constant, reducing stress
B)Arcing between windings, causing short circuit
C)Reduced transformer hum due to dampening
D)Accelerated core saturation limiting current

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When transformer oil contains excessive moisture, its dielectric strength decreases because water is a polar molecule interfering with insulation properties, leading to easier electrical breakdown and arcing. Therefore, arcing between windings & short circuits results, rather than reduced stress, noise reduction, or core saturation, which require different conditions.

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