Which outcome occurs when a surge exceeds a distribution transformer's BIL?

💡 Explanation

Insulation fails because the dielectric breakdown mechanism weakens the insulation under intense electric fields. Therefore, destructive arcing occurs, rather than hysteresis changes, because the impulse voltage surpassed the insulation's withstand capability.

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