Question 1

A capacitor can be made by separating two metal plates with a conducting material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following is not a factor in determining how much capacitance a capacitor will have?

Accepted Answer

A)   The surface area of the plates
B)   The distance between the plates
C)   The weight of the plates
D)   The type of dielectric material used between the platesE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 3

The energy of a capacitor is stored in the dielectric.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The current of a capacitive circuit is in direct opposition to the current of an inductive circuit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ____ is designed to be used for a short period of time only.

Accepted Answer

A)   oil-filled capacitor
B)   AC electrolytic capacitor
C)   capacitor
D)   vacuum variable capacitorE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Capacitors have the ability to supply an almost infinite amount of current.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The oil-filled capacitor is made with two metal foil plates separated by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ceramic
B)   paper
C)   glass
D)   woodE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Capacitors are rated in units called the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   farad
B)   henry
C)   coulomb
D)   hertzE) All of the above
F) B) and C) A

Question 9

Capacitors can be tested for a short with a voltmeter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

____ and common digital meters do not supply enough voltage to test the dielectric at rated voltage.

Accepted Answer

A)   Multimeters
B)   Ammeters
C)   Ohmmeters
D)   VoltmetersE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 8: Capacitance

A capacitor can be made by separating two metal plates with a conducting material.

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False

Which of the following is not a factor in determining how much capacitance a capacitor will have?

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C

The energy of a capacitor is stored in the dielectric.

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The current of a capacitive circuit is in direct opposition to the current of an inductive circuit.

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The ____ is designed to be used for a short period of time only.

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Capacitors have the ability to supply an almost infinite amount of current.

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The oil-filled capacitor is made with two metal foil plates separated by ____.

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Capacitors are rated in units called the ____.

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Capacitors can be tested for a short with a voltmeter.

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____ and common digital meters do not supply enough voltage to test the dielectric at rated voltage.

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Exam 8: Capacitance

A capacitor can be made by separating two metal plates with a conducting material.

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Which of the following is not a factor in determining how much capacitance a capacitor will have?

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The energy of a capacitor is stored in the dielectric.

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The current of a capacitive circuit is in direct opposition to the current of an inductive circuit.

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The ____ is designed to be used for a short period of time only.

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Capacitors have the ability to supply an almost infinite amount of current.

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The oil-filled capacitor is made with two metal foil plates separated by ____.

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Capacitors are rated in units called the ____.

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Capacitors can be tested for a short with a voltmeter.

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____ and common digital meters do not supply enough voltage to test the dielectric at rated voltage.

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C

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