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← ScienceWhich outcome occurs when a spacecraft experiences rapid electrostatic discharge?
A)Onboard system single-event upsets✓
B)Fuel tank structural embrittlement
C)Solar panel thermal oxidation
D)Radio antenna signal dampening
💡 Explanation
Single-event upsets occur because electrostatic discharge induces transient currents. This causes spurious signals in microelectronic components, leading to computational errors; therefore, upset events are the most direct result rather than physical degradation of other systems.
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