Capacitors Quiz

What is the function of a capacitor?

• Store electric charge

• Amplify electric charge

• Generate electric charge

• Block electric charge

How does a capacitor store energy?

• By attracting electrons

• By repelling electrons

• By converting electrons to protons

• By releasing electrons

What is the purpose of the dielectric material in a capacitor?

• To attract electrons

• To conduct electricity

• To insulate the plates

• To repel electrons

What happens when a capacitor is connected to a battery?

• The voltage of the battery increases

• Electrons build up on one plate

• Electrons disappear from one plate

• The voltage of the battery decreases

What is the unit of measurement for capacitance?

• Farads

• Volts

• Ohms

• Amps

What is the purpose of using capacitors in power factor correction?

• To bring current and voltage waveforms back into alignment

• To increase power consumption

• To decrease power consumption

• To store excess energy

How do capacitors smooth out interruptions in power supply?

• By blocking the flow of electrons

• By absorbing excess energy

• By releasing stored energy

• By converting AC to DC power

What is the maximum voltage a capacitor can handle called?

• Rated voltage

• Stored voltage

• Peak voltage

• Operating voltage

How can the voltage of a capacitor be safely discharged?

• By disconnecting the terminals

• By connecting the terminals to a resistor

• By increasing the voltage

• By touching the terminals

How can the capacitance of a capacitor be measured?

• Using a voltmeter

• Using a multimeter

• Using a wattmeter

• Using an ammeter