T2 Part 9 Capacitance Flashcards
What is arrow A pointing to? (Between Plates)
Dielectric
What is the correct version of the formula below?
Q = Cx U
The principle of the capacitor in a circuit is based on?
Electron Flow
What is the symbol for capacitive reactance?
Xc
Which one of the following describes the 3
Factors affecting the Capacitance of a
Capacitor
Plate Area, Plate Spacing, Dielectric Material
Which one of the following formulas applies to capacitors in Parallel?
CT = C1 + C2 + … CN
Which one of the following formulas applies to capacitors in Parallel when referring to the charge?
QT = Q1 + Q2 + ….. QN
Which one of the following formulas applies to capacitors in Series?
1/CT = 1/C1 + 1/C2 + ….. CN
A capacitor is placed in a starter of a fluorescent fitting to carry out the task of
Suppress radio interference
As capacitor plate area increases, the capacitance of the capacitor
Increases
What is the symbol for Capacitive Reactance?
Xc