Which consequence results when a capacitor's dielectric strength is surpassed?

💡 Explanation

Dielectric breakdown creates a conductive pathway because **electron avalanche** causes rapid ionization within the material. Therefore, the capacitor discharges catastrophically creating short circuit paths, rather than storing additional charge or reducing interference.

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