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Which failure consequence occurs when exceeding capacitor ripple current limits?

A)Electrolyte boiling and case rupture
B)Dielectric breakdown with voltage spikes
C)Decreased equivalent series resistance (ESR)
D)Increased capacitance and energy storage

💡 Explanation

Exceeding ripple current limits causes *Ohmic heating* within the capacitor. Because the internal resistance dissipates energy in the form of heat, electrolyte temperature rises rapidly, leading to boiling and case rupture faster than other failure modes.

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