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PHY 102 Capacitors and Capacitance Objective Question
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Question

What is a capacitor?
Options
A A device that stores electrical energy temporarily in an electric field
Correct Answer
B A device that converts AC to DC
C A device that measures electric current
D A device that increases voltage
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A capacitor is a device that stores electrical energy temporarily in an electric field between two conductors separated by an insulator (dielectric).

Hint

Stores energy in an electric field.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Capacitors and Capacitance
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 80 of 1819
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