How does Cloudflare's 'Rate Limiting' feature interact with CAPTCHAs?

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How does Cloudflare's 'Rate Limiting' feature interact with CAPTCHAs?
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Rate Limiting restricts the number of requests a visitor can make within a specific timeframe. If a visitor exceeds the rate limit, Cloudflare might present a CAPTCHA as a challenge. This helps prevent abuse and protects the website from being overwhelmed by traffic.