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What is the effect of an inductor on direct current (DC)?
What is the effect of an inductor on direct current (DC)?
Which property describes how the current through an inductor behaves?
Which property describes how the current through an inductor behaves?
What happens to the energy stored in an ideal inductor?
What happens to the energy stored in an ideal inductor?
How is the equivalent inductance of series-connected inductors calculated?
How is the equivalent inductance of series-connected inductors calculated?
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What is the formula for calculating the equivalent inductance of parallel-connected inductors?
What is the formula for calculating the equivalent inductance of parallel-connected inductors?
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Which factor does NOT affect the capacitance of a capacitor?
Which factor does NOT affect the capacitance of a capacitor?
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What is the typical range of values for capacitors?
What is the typical range of values for capacitors?
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Which statement about nonlinear capacitors is true?
Which statement about nonlinear capacitors is true?
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What relationship is illustrated in the equation $i = C \frac{dv}{dt}$?
What relationship is illustrated in the equation $i = C \frac{dv}{dt}$?
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What does equation $v = \frac{1}{C} \int i , dt + v(t_0)$ represent?
What does equation $v = \frac{1}{C} \int i , dt + v(t_0)$ represent?
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What is a characteristic of variable capacitors?
What is a characteristic of variable capacitors?
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How is the capacitance of a capacitor affected by the spacing between its plates?
How is the capacitance of a capacitor affected by the spacing between its plates?
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What does the equation $w = \frac{1}{2} C v^2$ represent?
What does the equation $w = \frac{1}{2} C v^2$ represent?
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Which type of capacitor is typically described by the dielectric material used?
Which type of capacitor is typically described by the dielectric material used?
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Which statement about capacitors is incorrect?
Which statement about capacitors is incorrect?
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For two capacitors in series, the equivalent capacitance is calculated using which formula?
For two capacitors in series, the equivalent capacitance is calculated using which formula?
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If a capacitor with a capacitance of 10 μF is charged with a voltage of 12 V, what is the energy stored in the capacitor?
If a capacitor with a capacitance of 10 μF is charged with a voltage of 12 V, what is the energy stored in the capacitor?
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What is the unit of inductance?
What is the unit of inductance?
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What happens to a capacitor connected to a DC voltage source over time?
What happens to a capacitor connected to a DC voltage source over time?
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Which factor does not directly increase the inductance of an inductor?
Which factor does not directly increase the inductance of an inductor?
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How does an ideal capacitor behave with respect to energy dissipation?
How does an ideal capacitor behave with respect to energy dissipation?
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What property does an inductor exhibit when current flowing through it changes?
What property does an inductor exhibit when current flowing through it changes?
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Which equation can be used to calculate the energy stored in a capacitor in terms of charge?
Which equation can be used to calculate the energy stored in a capacitor in terms of charge?
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What is the effect of adding more capacitance in parallel?
What is the effect of adding more capacitance in parallel?
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What is the relationship called that describes the voltage across an inductor versus the current through it?
What is the relationship called that describes the voltage across an inductor versus the current through it?
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In inductors, which of the following materials is commonly used as a core to enhance inductance?
In inductors, which of the following materials is commonly used as a core to enhance inductance?
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In a linear inductor, how is its inductance characterized?
In a linear inductor, how is its inductance characterized?
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What range of inductance values do typical practical inductors have?
What range of inductance values do typical practical inductors have?
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Which of the following terms is NOT synonymous with an inductor?
Which of the following terms is NOT synonymous with an inductor?
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What is the primary function of capacitors in electrical circuits?
What is the primary function of capacitors in electrical circuits?
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Which material configurations are typically found in the construction of capacitors?
Which material configurations are typically found in the construction of capacitors?
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How is capacitance defined mathematically?
How is capacitance defined mathematically?
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What unit is used to measure capacitance?
What unit is used to measure capacitance?
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What factors influence the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor?
What factors influence the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor?
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Which of the following statements about capacitors is true?
Which of the following statements about capacitors is true?
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What does the symbol '∈' represent in the capacitance formula for a capacitor?
What does the symbol '∈' represent in the capacitance formula for a capacitor?
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In what applications are capacitors commonly utilized?
In what applications are capacitors commonly utilized?
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Flashcards
Capacitor
Capacitor
A passive circuit element that stores energy in an electric field.
Capacitance (C)
Capacitance (C)
The ratio of charge stored on one plate of a capacitor to the voltage difference between the plates.
Capacitor Unit
Capacitor Unit
Farad (F).
Capacitor Construction
Capacitor Construction
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Parallel Plate Capacitor Equation
Parallel Plate Capacitor Equation
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Charge stored (q) equation
Charge stored (q) equation
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Energy Storage Element
Energy Storage Element
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Dielectric
Dielectric
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Capacitor Types
Capacitor Types
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Capacitor Values
Capacitor Values
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Capacitance Factors
Capacitance Factors
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Capacitor Current - Voltage Relation
Capacitor Current - Voltage Relation
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Linear Capacitor
Linear Capacitor
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Nonlinear Capacitor
Nonlinear Capacitor
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Capacitor Voltage - Past History
Capacitor Voltage - Past History
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Capacitor Voltage Equation
Capacitor Voltage Equation
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Capacitor Energy Storage Equation
Capacitor Energy Storage Equation
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Capacitor as an Open Circuit (DC)
Capacitor as an Open Circuit (DC)
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Capacitor Voltage Continuity
Capacitor Voltage Continuity
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Ideal Capacitor Energy Dissipation
Ideal Capacitor Energy Dissipation
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Parallel Capacitors: Equivalent Capacitance
Parallel Capacitors: Equivalent Capacitance
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Series Capacitors: Equivalent Capacitance
Series Capacitors: Equivalent Capacitance
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Inductor: Energy Storage Element
Inductor: Energy Storage Element
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Inductors in Electronics
Inductors in Electronics
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Inductor
Inductor
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Inductance (L)
Inductance (L)
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Voltage-Current Relationship for an Inductor
Voltage-Current Relationship for an Inductor
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Henry (H)
Henry (H)
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Factors Affecting Inductance
Factors Affecting Inductance
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Linear Inductor
Linear Inductor
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Energy Storage in Inductor
Energy Storage in Inductor
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Applications of Inductors
Applications of Inductors
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Inductor's behavior with DC
Inductor's behavior with DC
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Inductor's opposition to current change
Inductor's opposition to current change
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Series Inductors
Series Inductors
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Parallel Inductors
Parallel Inductors
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Study Notes
Capacitors
- Capacitors store energy in an electric field.
- Used in electronics, communications, computers, and power systems.
- A capacitor consists of two conducting plates separated by an insulator (dielectric).
- The amount of charge stored (q) is directly proportional to the applied voltage (v): q = Cv
- Capacitance (C) is the constant of proportionality, measured in farads (F).
- 1 farad = 1 coulomb/volt
- Capacitance depends on the physical dimensions of the capacitor, specifically:
- Surface area of the plates (larger area = greater capacitance)
- Distance between the plates (smaller distance = greater capacitance)
- Permittivity of the dielectric material (higher permittivity = greater capacitance)
- Current-voltage relationship for a capacitor: i = C(dv/dt)
- Energy stored in a capacitor: w = (1/2)Cv² or w = (1/2)(q²/C)
Inductors
- Inductors store energy in a magnetic field.
- Used in power supplies, transformers, radios, TVs, radars, and electric motors.
- An inductor is a coil of conducting wire.
- Current-voltage relationship for an inductor: v = L(di/dt)
- Inductance (L) is a constant of proportionality, measured in Henrys (H).
- 1 henry = 1 volt-second/ampere
- Inductance depends on physical dimensions:
- Number of turns (N)
- Length (l)
- Cross-sectional area (A)
- Permeability of the core material (µ)
- Energy stored in an inductor: w = (1/2)Li²
- Current through an inductor cannot change instantaneously.
- An inductor acts like a short circuit to direct current(DC)
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Test your knowledge on the principles of capacitors and inductors. This quiz covers key concepts including energy storage, capacitance, and the current-voltage relationships. Perfect for students studying electronics or electrical engineering.