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What happens to the current in a circuit as a capacitor charges?
What happens to the current in a circuit as a capacitor charges depends on the circuit. As a capacitor charges, the voltage drop across it increases. In a typical circuit with a constant voltage source and a resistor charging the capacitor, then the current in the circuit will decrease logarithmically over time as the capacitor charges, with the end result that the current is zero, and the voltage across the capacitor is the same as the voltage source.
What is the var meter?
A VAR Meter is used to measure Reactive Power in AC Circuits - Pure reactive components dissipate zero power, which makes sense in a DC circuit, as a capacitor passes no DC current and an inductor displaces no voltage. Yet, in an AC circuit, the reactive components "seem" to dissipate power, as current passes through the capacitor and the inductor sees a voltage drop. This counterfeit power is called "reactive power" and is measured not in Watts, but in VARs (Volt-Amps-Reactive). Its mathematical formula symbol is "Q". A VAR Meter is used to measure Reactive Power in AC Circuits - Pure reactive components dissipate zero power, which makes sense in a DC circuit, as a capacitor passes no DC current and an inductor displaces no voltage. Yet, in an AC circuit, the reactive components "seem" to dissipate power, as current passes through the capacitor and the inductor sees a voltage drop. This counterfeit power is called "reactive power" and is measured not in Watts, but in VARs (Volt-Amps-Reactive). Its mathematical formula symbol is "Q".
What will happen if two terminals of capacitor are shorted?
When the terminals of a capacitor are connected together, the capacitor will discharge, returning to a zero potential state. Capacitors resist voltage change, meaning that if the capacitor is in a circuit that has zero voltage potential, the capacitor will eventually achieve zero potential. If the capacitor is in a circuit that has a 5 volt potential, the capacitor will seek and attempt to maintain that 5 volt potential (provided that the capacitor is rated at 5 volts or more). In an AC circuit, the capacitor will tend to smooth out the sin wave of the current, resisting change in both directions. In a DC power supply circuit, a capacitor will tend to reduce the voltage "ripple", and if the circuit is designed properly, will provide a smooth DC voltage. Shorting the terminals of a capacitor is effectively what often happens in many circuits; it's not a problem.
Why you use parallel resonance circuit instead of series resonance circuit in tuned voltage amplifier?
At resonance...a parallel tank circuit matches the applied sine voltage so close that there is almost 0 current flow from the source...i.e., max impedance at resonance...the capacitor and inductor are swapping energy with each other in tune with the source... visualize it...in order to have 0 current flow for an incoming varying voltage...that would mean that the tank voltage would be varying exactly at the same frequency and voltage! Thus...you have effectively "tuned" into a voltage which would be critical in 'tuned' voltage amplifier... A series resonant circuit does not tune into a voltage...in fact at resonance the voltage across the inductor capacitor will be 0!...a short or minimum impedance condition Of course my discussion assumed ideal components...in the real world there will be 'stray' resistances which will alter the results in magnitude to the size of the resistance... Hope this helps
Why voltage leads current in a inductor?
Eli the ice man. Voltage (E) before Current (I) in a coil (inductor)(L) Current (I) before Voltage (E) in a Cap. (C) Got it?
Why inductor use in series capacitor in parallel?
That depends on the type of circuit you are talking about. Sometimes both an inductor and capacitor are both in parallel with each other. This is called a tank circuit. Sometimes they are both used in series. These are both examples of resonant circuits. Sometimes the inductor can be in parallel with an applied voltage and the capacitor in series. This is a form of high pass filter. On the other hand, the inductor can be in series and the capacitor in parallel to for a low pass filter.
What is the advantage of capacitor filter over inductor filter?
An inductive filter is in fact an LC circuit in which an inductor is connected in series with the capacitor. This arrangement is also known as a low-pass filter. http://www.answers.com/topic/inductive-filter
What is the difference between an inductor and a capacitor?
Firstly the suffix '-ance' in each of those three words indicate the properties the material exhibits. Therefore resistance is the property by which any material tends to oppose the flow of current through it. Inductance is the property by which a material opposes the change in current, or opposes an alternating current. An inductor can be appreciated simply using a coil of insulated wire, or a solenoid. Capacitance is the property by which a material opposes the change in voltage across its ends, ie how it opposes alternating voltage. A capacitor comprises of, essentially, two metallic plates separated by a dielectric (a medium which may/may not be non-conducting, but is capable to contain charge). cheers!!
What is difference among resistor capacitor and inductor?
In an AC circuit through a resistor the voltage and current are said to be in phase. Ie on the oscilloscope in the sine wave as the voltage rises so does the current in tandem. Through an inductor an electromagnetic field is created in the coil which produces a back emf which acts against any change in voltage. This slows down any sharp change in voltage as when a circuit is energised. With an inductor the voltage and current are out of phase. The voltage is said to lead over the current. It is displaced by 90 degrees. It is ahead of the current by 90 degrees on the sine wave. Through a capacitor the current rises until it is fully charged and then no more current flows. An AC current is constantly changing direction at 50 Hz in the UK. Through a capacitor the current leads over the voltage by 90 degrees in the sine wave. A capacitor can balance out the effect of the inductor. The inductor decreases the power factor, the capacitor increases the power factor. With an inductor a circuit draws more current, with a capacitor the current draw decreases. P=IxVxPf. Where Pf is the power factor or power correction factor. Factories will have a big capacitor to correct the power factor for induction motors. This improves the electrical efficiency and lowers the electric bill!
How the capacitor removes the ripples from the rectified voltage?
During the AC cycle, the capacitor charges when the rectifier conducts, and maintains the voltage when the rectifier is not conducting.
Why is rectified voltage storge in a capacitor?
Because a capacitor is ideal for storing energy over short periods, as in a reservoir capacitor in a power supply.
What happens to the current in a circuit as a capacitor charges?
What happens to the current in a circuit as a capacitor charges depends on the circuit. As a capacitor charges, the voltage drop across it increases. In a typical circuit with a constant voltage source and a resistor charging the capacitor, then the current in the circuit will decrease logarithmically over time as the capacitor charges, with the end result that the current is zero, and the voltage across the capacitor is the same as the voltage source.
Why the voltage drop across inductance and voltage drop across capacitance is greater than source voltage in series resonance circuit?
The reason for the total voltage drops across the capacitance and inductance IN AN AC CIRCUIT has to do with the different phase angles of the voltages.First, current is the same value and same phase angle everywhere in a series circuit. But, voltage across a capacitor lags current by 90 degrees (capacitor current leads voltage). Next, voltage across a pure inductance leads current by 90 degrees (inductor current lags voltage).The rule that all voltages in a series circuit have to add to the supply voltage still applies, but in this case, the voltage drops are added VECTORALLY, not arithmetically. If you were to graph this addition, you would show any resistance voltage in phase with the current, the capacitor voltage at -90 degrees to the current and the inductor voltage at +90 degrees to the current, for a phase difference between them of 180 degrees, cancelling each other out.In a series resonant circuit, the impedances of the capacitor and inductor cancel each other. The only impedance to the flow of current is any resistance in the circuit. Since real-life inductors always have some resistance, at least there is always some resistance in a series resonant circuit.
How does a tank circuit circuit work?
A tank circuit is typically a combination of 'capacitive' and 'inductive' circuits that exchange 'energy' back and forth. An inductor stores energy as a magnetic field, wheras a capacitor stores energy as a charge across plates. Ideally, the exchange between them would go on forever (back and forth like a game of hot potato) however, a slight replenishing signal is needed practically. By selecting the proper values of components, the rate, or frequency, of exchange can be determined.
Is mosfet voltage controlled capacitor or inductor?
It's a Field Effect Transistor. I personally wouldn't consider it either of those options; if I had to pick one, it's more inductor-like (in that it has impedance).
What happens in series lcr circuit?
in a series lcr ckt., wen d voltage across inductor Vl is > dan voltage across capacitor Vc, d voltage leads the current by an angle phi... n wen Vc > Vl d current leads the voltage by an angle phi... resonance occurs wen d reactance of inductor Xl = reactance offered by capacitor Xc... n hence at resonance, current through the circuit is max n reactence of ckt is minimum...
What are the abcs of electricity?
voltage current resistance power inductor capacitor Learning them, you got abc
