Understanding Capacitors

Understanding Capacitors

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?

To generate electricity

To amplify signals

To convert AC to DC

To store charge

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What materials are used to construct the plates and dielectric in a capacitor?

Plastic and wood

Copper and rubber

Aluminum and glass

Thin metal sheets and insulating material

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to determine the maximum voltage a capacitor can handle?

To ensure it doesn't overheat

To prevent it from breaking down

To increase its storage capacity

To make it more efficient

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the ammeter reading when the capacitor is charged?

It kicks to the right

It shows zero

It shows a constant reading

It kicks to the left

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What occurs when the potential difference between the capacitor plates is zero?

The current stops

The capacitor explodes

The capacitor starts charging

The voltage increases

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