Why are capacitors rated at higher voltages than the unit line voltage?

A) Charging and discharging in series with an inductive load subjects them to high voltage.
B) Capacitors increase the voltage to the motor.
C) They are overrated as a safety measure.
D) They are charged with a high voltage at the factory.


A

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