How Do You Define An Electrolytic Capacitor?
Electrolytic capacitors are a sub-type of capacitors. Because of their construction, they have a high capacitance (charge-storage capability), but this high capacitance only works when the capacitor has the correct polarity (positive charge on positive side, negative charge on negative side). If the electrolytic capacitor is installed incorrectly and it sees a reverse polarity (positive charge on negative side, negative charge on positive side), the capacitor will not perform properly and may burst.
