What happens if an electrolytic capacitor is connected with both sides positive and negative terminals reversed?
If the positive and negative terminals of an electrolytic capacitor are connected in reverse, i.e., reverse-biased, it can lead to a series of problems and potentially damage the capacitor. Electrolytic capacitors are polarized capacitors that contain an electrolyte. The positive terminal is typically a metal foil or a metal foil coated with an oxide layer, while the negative terminal is usually made of metal powder or carbon. The electrolyte serves to isolate the positive and negative terminals