What will happen when u connect an electrolytic capacitor in reverse polarity ?

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The capacitor might explode, leak, or fail prematurely.

2006-08-06 04:15:07 · answer #1 · answered by sandislandtim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Likely nothing, but if the current is high enough I'm told it will explode.
-Duo

2006-08-06 11:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by Duo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

its direction changes

2006-08-06 11:15:32 · answer #3 · answered by miss friendly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋