Define breakdown voltage and dielectric strength of a capacitor.

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Breakdown Voltage: The voltage at which the dielectric material breaks down (Starts conducting or is no longer remains as an insulator) for a specified thickness, is called its breakdown voltage. 


Di-electric Strength: The voltage which a dielectric material can withstand without breaking down (without losing its dielectric property) is called its dielectric strength. 

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