Which risk rapidly increases when a fault current exceeds a three-phase transformer's short-circuit withstand capability?

💡 Explanation

Mechanical winding deformation escalates rapidly because the intense electromagnetic forces generated during a short-circuit cause significant stress on the windings, exceeding their structural limits when the withstand time is above design; therefore winding damage leads to complete failure, rather than just thermal heating.

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