Basic Electricity Flashcards
1
Q
What constitutes a capacaitor?
A
Two conductors separated by an insulator.
2
Q
What is the purpose of a capacitor?
A
It stores electrical energy in electrostatic fields.
3
Q
Does a capacitor in an AC circuit cause the current to lead or lag the voltage?
A
It causes the current to lead the voltage.
4
Q
What is the basic unit of capacitance?
A
The farad.
