Marine Electrical Systems USCG Question #858 (Set 29)

What is "the voltage per millimeter of insulation thickness that the insulation can withstand without breaking down" called?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Dielectric strength

Dielectric strength defines the maximum electrical stress an insulating material can withstand per unit thickness, typically measured in volts per millimeter, before suffering catastrophic structural breakdown and permitting current leakage.

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