Which outcome occurs when a distribution transformer experiences prolonged operation above its voltage tap setting?

💡 Explanation

Elevated voltage in transformers causes amplified current flow through the windings, leading to intensified Joule heating thermal stress; sustained operation at a high voltage tap leads to thermal insulation failures because it exceeds design allowances, therefore insulation breakdown increases considerably rather than affecting core saturation alone.

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