Why is it difficult to interrupt a capacitive circuit?

Q.  Why is it difficult to interrupt a capacitive circuit?
- Published on 17 Nov 15

a. The current has a leading power factor.
b. The restriking voltage can be high.
c. Current magnitude is very small.
d. Stored energy in the capacitor is very high.

ANSWER: The restriking voltage can be high.

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