0
When a capacitor is being discharged in which direction does positive charge flow?
SaqibAhmad
The 'conventional current' flows out of the positive side of the charged
capacitor, and into the negative side.
However, even though we never talk about it, we know that the things that
actually carry the physical current around are the negatively charged electrons,
and we know that when a capacitor is discharging, the electrons are flowing out
of the negative side and into the positive side.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
If you place a charge into an electric field it will move in the direction indicated by the electric field lines?
it will occure if the charge is positive, other wise it will move to opposite direction.
A what will move in the direction of the arrows on the electric field lines?
positive charge
Are the direction of negative charges and conventional current in a conductor the same?
Conventional current is the effective direction of positive charge. When in a metal the negative charged electrons are moving in one direction, the conventional positive current is in the other direction.
What is a DC charge?
DC = direct current, it is a steady charge that keeps going the same direction. AC = Alternating current, it is a charge that changes direction very quickly. The positive and negative keep switching.
What is the function of a capacitor in a washing machine?
The function of a capacitor in a washing machine is to store a charge. This charge is what starts the washer.
Is a cathode positive or negative in capacitor?
Depending on the capacitor we are using it will have a cathode.For example if we take a unicapacitor(it will allow current on both sides) it will have a negative and a bi capacitor it will not have negative
What is the net charge on the charged capacitor?
there is no net charge on the capacitor because nomber of positive and negative charge and negetive are equal.
What is discharging direction of capacitor?
When a capacitor discharges the discharge current flows in the opposite direction to the current used to charge it.
Polyester film capacitor do they have a direction a positive or negative?
All capacitors are essentially charge holding components that build up a charge on either side of two plates, and then disperse it later. By nature they are not polar, so, no, they do not have a direction.
How fast can a battery charge a discharged capacitor in the absence of a resistor?
Depends on the size of the battery and the capacitor. If both are small enough to fit in your hand, then some fraction of a second.
How do you charge a capacitor?
You charge a capacitor by placing DC voltage across its terminal leads. Make sure when using a polarized capacitor to place positive voltage across the positive lead (the longer lead) and negative voltage across the negative lead. Also make sure that the voltage you charge the capacitor to doesn't exceeds its voltage rating.
What is a buildup of charged particles?
It is when you charge a capacitor. When you walk across a carpet on a dry day, you build up a charge. It is discharged when you touch something.
How do you use a diode to charge your saltwater capacitors with ac voltage?
Simply include the diode in one of the AC supply lines to your capacitor. (not sure what a salt water capacitor is) but, all capacitors only store charge, which is discharged as a DC current.
How does an RC work?
The resistor allows a slow charge to enter the capacitor. When this charge reaches a certain point the circuit activates and forces the capacitor to discharge. Once discharged the circuit reverses itself and starts the charge over again. The larger the cap and/or resistor the lower the frequency because it takes longer to charge the cap.
Can cyclotron accelerate negative charge?
Yes, in the opposite direction from positive charge.
What is capacitor function?
The capacitor is used to store the charge applied to it.This stored charge can be used to absorb voltage spikes and voltage drops.AnswerIt's a misconception that a capacitor stores charge. In fact, it stores energy. The net charge on a fully-charged capacitor is the same as on a fully discharged capacitor.
Capacitor not charge?
If a capacitor will not charge, it is open, i.e. damaged.
