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What is a capacitor used for?

What is a capacitor used for?

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Robert Hazlewood

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Robert Hazlewood
Robert Hazlewood, Senior Executive, MBA, Louisville

Answered Dec 17, 2018

A capacitor is an appliance that stores an electronic charge for a small period. mThe capacitor consists of two metallic plates, which hold a charge. They are separated by a dielectric, which is the insulator. The dielectric can be some non-conductive material or just a space filled with air.

Capacitors are used in many electrical devices, and they work like a battery. The main capacitor can also be classified as fixed or variable. Experts sometimes refer to capacitors as a type of internal butterfly or dragon. Capacitors are also frequently used in electronic circuits for blocking direct current while allowing the alternate current to pass.

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