๐Ÿ’กap physics c: e&m review

Breakdown Voltage

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Breakdown voltage refers to the minimum voltage required for an insulator or dielectric material to become conductive and allow current flow.

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