Capacitors
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Objective
I can describe the basic function of a capacitor in an electrical circuit.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Explain, in your own words, what a capacitor does in an electrical circuit.
The video uses the analogy of a water tank to explain how a capacitor works. Describe this analogy and explain how it relates to the function of a capacitor.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Describe what happens in a circuit when a capacitor discharges. Explain how a capacitor can be used to smooth out a fluctuating DC voltage supply. ”
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