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← ScienceWhich risk increases when a capacitor bank supplying pulsed power to a high-energy laser is operated near its maximum energy rating?
A)Dielectric breakdown occurs due to overvoltage✓
B)Electrode corrosion accelerates from low impedance
C)Radiative heat transfer exceeds forced convection
D)Optical gain decreases from thermal gradients
💡 Explanation
Operating near the maximum voltage increases the electric field across the dielectric; dielectric breakdown occurs due to exceeding the dielectric strength. Therefore, catastrophic failure risks elevate rather than electrode corrosion or thermal imbalances under normal operation.
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