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In capacitors, what is the purpose of the dielectric?
Prevent arcing within the capacitor
Which of the following is true about capacitors in AC circuits?
Current leads voltage all the time
What describes a capacitors ability to store an electrical charge?
Capacitance
Which of the following statements is correct about polarized electrolytic
capacitors?
Voltage polarity must be correct
What is the time constant for a circuit with 150K ohms and 2 microfarad
capacitor?
.3 seconds
What happens in a circuit, when the capacitor voltage equals the source
voltage?
Current flow stops in the circuit
In a DC circuit, which is correct about capacitors the instant when power is
applied?
Current is maximum
If a circuit has a capacitor of 5 microfarads and a source voltage of 120 volts
DC through a resistance of 200K, how long will it take to fully charge?
5 seconds
Which statement best describes one time constant of a capacitor?
The time it takes to charge to 63.2% of applied voltage
Which of the following is the unit used for measuring capacitance?
Farad