Mastering Capacitors
10 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which equation defines the relationship between the applied voltage, the charge on the plates, and the capacitance level?

  • $\text{Dielectric} = \text{material between the plates}$
  • $d = \text{distance between plates (in m)}$
  • $\epsilon = \text{permittivity of the dielectric (in F/m)}$ (correct)
  • $A = \text{Area of plate (in m}^2\text{)}$
  • Which type of capacitor can be damaged or even explode if used with reverse polarity?

  • Fixed capacitors
  • Variable capacitors
  • Electrolytic (polarized) capacitors (correct)
  • None of the above
  • What are the physical characteristics used to determine the capacitance of a capacitor?

  • Area of plate and distance between plates (correct)
  • Dielectric and permittivity of the dielectric
  • Voltage and charge on the plates
  • None of the above
  • Which category of capacitors is commonly used for large capacitance values in the microfarad (µF) range?

    <p>Electrolytic (polarized) capacitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the permittivity of the dielectric used to determine the capacitance of a capacitor?

    <p>Dielectric and permittivity of the dielectric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation defines the relationship between the applied voltage, the charge on the plates, and the capacitance level?

    <p>C = \frac{Q}{V}</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the physical characteristics used to determine the capacitance of a capacitor?

    <p>Area of plate and distance between plates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of capacitor can be damaged or even explode if used with reverse polarity?

    <p>Electrolytic capacitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the permittivity of the dielectric used to determine the capacitance of a capacitor?

    <p>\epsilon_r</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of capacitors is commonly used for large capacitance values in the microfarad (µF) range?

    <p>Electrolytic capacitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Mastering Options Greeks
    24 questions
    Mastering Capacitors in Series
    5 questions
    Mastering Physics Set 4 Midterm Flashcards
    29 questions
    Capacitor Banks in Power Systems
    43 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser