19. MOV Protection & Failures

Question.1

A 230VAC SMPS experienced a severe lightning surge.
The MOV across the AC input is destroyed.
Tony measures across the MOV terminals with a multimeter in resistance mode.
What will he most likely read?

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Open circuit — like a blown fuse
Short circuit — near zero ohms
Normal high resistance — Mega Ohms