Which risk increases significantly when applying reversed polarity to the electrodes of a polarized electrolytic capacitor?

💡 Explanation

Applying reversed polarity to an electrolytic capacitor causes electrolysis of the electrolyte. This electrolysis generates gas, increasing internal pressure to the point of catastrophic rupture because the dielectric oxide layer dissolves, therefore breakdown is the significant risk, rather than other parameter degradation.

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