Which consequence results when electrons tunnel across a capacitor's dielectric?

💡 Explanation

Electrons passing through the capacitor's dielectric results in leakage, because quantum tunneling allows electrons to penetrate the barrier, therefore current unexpectedly flows through the dielectric, rather than the intended capacitive reactance.

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