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What is the effect of an inductor on direct current (DC)?

  • It acts like a short circuit. (correct)
  • It behaves like a resistor.
  • It acts as an open circuit.
  • It generates electricity.

    • Which property describes how the current through an inductor behaves?

  • It decreases over time.
  • It can change instantaneously.
  • It cannot change instantaneously. (correct)
  • It changes according to voltage fluctuations.

    • What happens to the energy stored in an ideal inductor?

  • It can only be used at the moment it is stored.
  • It becomes unavailable after the circuit is opened.
  • It is always dissipated as heat.
  • It can be retrieved at a later time. (correct)

    • How is the equivalent inductance of series-connected inductors calculated?

    <p>It is the sum of the individual inductances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the equivalent inductance of parallel-connected inductors?

    <p>Reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of the individual inductances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT affect the capacitance of a capacitor?

    <p>Material density of the plates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical range of values for capacitors?

    <p>Picofarad (pF) to microfarad (µF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about nonlinear capacitors is true?

    <p>They can exhibit varying capacitance based on voltage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What relationship is illustrated in the equation $i = C \frac{dv}{dt}$?

    <p>The dependency of current on capacitance and rate of voltage change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does equation $v = \frac{1}{C} \int i , dt + v(t_0)$ represent?

    <p>The voltage across a capacitor based on past current history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of variable capacitors?

    <p>Their capacitance can be adjusted or varied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the capacitance of a capacitor affected by the spacing between its plates?

    <p>Decreased spacing leads to higher capacitance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the equation $w = \frac{1}{2} C v^2$ represent?

    <p>The energy stored in a capacitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of capacitor is typically described by the dielectric material used?

    <p>Fixed capacitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about capacitors is incorrect?

    <p>Capacitors can dissipate energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For two capacitors in series, the equivalent capacitance is calculated using which formula?

    <p>C_eq = \frac{C_1 C_2}{C_1 + C_2}</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>0.72 mJ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of inductance?

    <p>Henry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a capacitor connected to a DC voltage source over time?

    <p>It reaches a fully charged state and stops current flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does not directly increase the inductance of an inductor?

    <p>Increasing the length of the coil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an ideal capacitor behave with respect to energy dissipation?

    <p>It stores energy and returns it without dissipation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property does an inductor exhibit when current flowing through it changes?

    <p>Opposition to change in current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation can be used to calculate the energy stored in a capacitor in terms of charge?

    <p>$w = \frac{q^2}{2 C}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of adding more capacitance in parallel?

    <p>It allows higher energy storage capacity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship called that describes the voltage across an inductor versus the current through it?

    <p>Voltage-current relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In inductors, which of the following materials is commonly used as a core to enhance inductance?

    <p>Iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a linear inductor, how is its inductance characterized?

    <p>Independent of current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What range of inductance values do typical practical inductors have?

    <p>From a few microhenries to tens of henries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms is NOT synonymous with an inductor?

    <p>Resistor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of capacitors in electrical circuits?

    <p>To store energy in an electric field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material configurations are typically found in the construction of capacitors?

    <p>Aluminium plates with air, paper, or mica dielectric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is capacitance defined mathematically?

    <p>$C = \frac{q}{v}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unit is used to measure capacitance?

    <p>Farad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors influence the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor?

    <p>Plate surface area, distance between plates, and dielectric permittivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about capacitors is true?

    <p>Capacitance is inversely proportional to the distance between the plates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the symbol '∈' represent in the capacitance formula for a capacitor?

    <p>Permittivity of the dielectric material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what applications are capacitors commonly utilized?

    <p>In tuning circuits of radio receivers and as dynamic memory elements in computer systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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