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← ScienceWhich outcome occurs when a dielectric breaks down?
A)Capacitor experiences a current surge✓
B)Stored charge remains largely constant
C)Inductance increases significantly overall
D)The electric field remains unchanged
💡 Explanation
Dielectric breakdown causes a sudden increase in conductivity; because the material becomes temporarily conductive, the capacitor experiences a current surge during dielectric breakdown, rather than maintaining its charge. Therefore, a high current flows rather than inductance dominating.
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