Which outcome occurs when a transient surge exceeds a film capacitor's dielectric limit?

💡 Explanation

Dielectric breakdown generates a permanent short circuit because exceeding the design voltage creates an ionization path through the film; therefore the capacitor fails catastrophically rather than exhibiting increased inductance or increased capacitance under the surge.

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