
Understanding Capacitors

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Physics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Jennifer Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of a capacitor?
To generate electricity
To store electrical charge
To convert AC to DC
To amplify signals
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the energy stored in a capacitor?
In the wires
In the electric field between the plates
In the battery
In the dielectric material
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes charges to move across the plates of a parallel plate capacitor?
The dielectric material
The electric field
The battery
The resistance
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the dielectric in a capacitor?
To separate the plates and prevent charge movement
To conduct electricity
To decrease capacitance
To increase resistance
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when a capacitor is connected to a battery?
The capacitor discharges
The capacitor stores energy
The capacitor increases voltage
The capacitor decreases current
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the distance between capacitor plates affect capacitance?
Distance only affects resistance
Increasing distance increases capacitance
Increasing distance decreases capacitance
Distance has no effect on capacitance
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the SI unit for capacitance?
Farad
Volt
Ohm
Coulomb
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