Which outcome occurs when a cable's dielectric exceeds its breakdown voltage?

💡 Explanation

An electric arc forms because exceeding the dielectric breakdown voltage initiates dielectric breakdown, ionizing the material and creating a conductive path; therefore, an arc develops rather than increased strength or field reduction because breakdown creates a fault.

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