Capacitors

What is the primary function of a capacitor?

• To store electrical energy

• To convert energy

• To insulate circuits

• To generate electricity

What happens when a capacitor is charged?

• The capacitor explodes

• One surface is positive, the other is negative

• Both surfaces become negatively charged

• Both surfaces become positively charged

What occurs when a circuit is closed between a capacitor's terminals?

• The capacitor becomes insulated

• The capacitor releases its charge

• The capacitor stores more charge

• The capacitor changes shape

What materials are used to store charge in a typical capacitor?

• Thick metal plates

• Thin sheets of foil

• Glass panels

• Plastic sheets

How are the components of a capacitor typically arranged?

• In a straight line

• In a zigzag pattern

• Rolled together in a canister

• Stacked on top of each other