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Why does a capacitor leak charge at very high voltage?
ACapacitance drops to zero
BThe strong field ionises air
CThe plates start to melt
DThe plates lose their mass
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The strong field ionises air
A strong field ionises the air, and the ions run to the plates and neutralise part of the charge.
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