Which consequence results when a strong external electric field permeates a dielectric capacitor?

💡 Explanation

Dielectric breakdown risk increases because high external fields enhance the 'electron avalanche' ionization mechanism within the dielectric material. Therefore, breakdown occurs at lower voltages, rather than other changes, because electron multiplication overwhelms the dielectric's insulating capacity before other effects manifest.

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