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- Dictionarycapacitor/kəˈpasɪtə/
noun
- 1. a device used to store an electric charge, consisting of one or more pairs of conductors separated by an insulator.
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In electrical engineering, a capacitor is a device that stores electrical energy by accumulating electric charges on two closely spaced surfaces that are insulated from each other. The capacitor was originally known as the condenser, [1] a term still encountered in a few compound names, such as the condenser microphone.
A capacitor is a device in which electrical energy can be stored. It is an arrangement of two conductors, generally carrying charges of equal magnitudes and opposite signs, and separated by an insulating medium.
Feb 15, 2014 · Capacitor Definition: A capacitor is a basic electronic component that stores electric charge in an electric field. Basic Structure: A capacitor consists of two conductive plates separated by a dielectric material. Charge Storage Process: When voltage is applied, the plates become oppositely charged, creating an electric potential difference.
May 19, 2024 · A capacitor is an electrical component that stores energy in an electric field. It is a passive device that consists of two conductors separated by an insulating material known as a dielectric.
Jun 27, 2024 · capacitor, device for storing electrical energy, consisting of two conductors in close proximity and insulated from each other. A simple example of such a storage device is the parallel-plate capacitor.
The capacitor is a component which has the ability or “capacity” to store energy in the form of an electrical charge producing a potential difference ( Static Voltage) across its plates, much like a small rechargeable battery.
A capacitor is a two-terminal electrical device that can store energy in the form of an electric charge. It consists of two electrical conductors that are separated by a distance. The space between the conductors may be filled by vacuum or with an insulating material known as a dielectric.
