When measuring a capacitor using an ohmmeter, if the meter indicates charging but the steady-state resistance is significantly lower than expected, what does this suggest about the capacitor?

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15 Dec 2018
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Explanation

If a capacitor shows charging on an ohmmeter but the final resistance reading is much lower than normal, it indicates that the capacitor is leaking current internally, meaning it is leaky.

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