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Which failure mode worsens because heat increases in a power transformer circuit?

A)Accelerated oil breakdown and insulation failure
B)Increased core saturation and hysteresis losses
C)Elevated eddy current circulating within core
D)Reduced winding resistance and current capacity

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Accelerated oil breakdown occurs via pyrolysis because increased heat reduces oil viscosity, triggering increased dielectric stress across solid insulation; therefore, insulation fails rather than maintaining its barrier function, causing further arcing from core saturation or decreased resistance.

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