What is the function of a capacitor in an electronic circuit?
Capacitor Quiz

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JULIANA RADZI
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Generate heat in the circuit
Convert electrical energy into mechanical energy
Amplify the electrical signal
Store and release electrical energy
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which type of capacitor is known for its small size and high capacitance?
Ceramic capacitor
Tantalum capacitor
Electrolytic capacitor
Film capacitor
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the formula for calculating the capacitance of a capacitor?
C = I/V
C = V/Q
C = Q/V
C = Q/I
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a series circuit, how do the capacitances of capacitors add up?
Exponentially
Inversely
Randomly
Directly
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using dielectric materials in capacitors?
To decrease the capacitance and reduce the risk of electrical breakdown.
To increase the capacitance and reduce the risk of electrical breakdown.
To decrease the capacitance and increase the risk of electrical breakdown.
To have no effect on the capacitance and increase the risk of electrical breakdown.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the energy stored in a capacitor with a capacitance of 10μF and a voltage of 12V?
7.2 mJ
0.72 mJ
1.2 mJ
120 mJ
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What happens to the charge stored in a capacitor when the voltage across it is doubled?
The charge stored in the capacitor is halved.
The charge stored in the capacitor doubles.
The charge stored in the capacitor becomes zero.
The charge stored in the capacitor remains the same.
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