General Class: 2019–2023
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G6A13:

Why is the polarity of applied voltages important for polarized capacitors?

  1. Incorrect polarity can cause the capacitor to short-circuit
  2. Reverse voltages can destroy the dielectric layer of an electrolytic capacitor
  3. The capacitor could overheat and explode
  4. All these choices are correct
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