How Do You Use Capacitors In Electronic Circuits?
A capacitor is a pair of conductors (plates) separated by an insulator (dielectric) that has capacity of storing an electric charge. A capacitor is frequently used in electronic circuits to temporarily store electrical energy. The following steps will show how capacitors work in electronic circuits. Charge a capacitor from a battery. Electrons flow from the negative terminal of the battery to the negative plate on the capacitor. The charge on the electrode increases until the insulating limit (dielectric capacity) is reached. The capacitor is fully charged at this point. Open the circuit between the battery and capacitor. The electron flow ceases when the circuit between the negative terminal of the battery and negative plate on the capacitor is broken. The capacitor retains its charge caused by the electrostatic force between the two plates. Close a circuit between the negative and positive plates on the capacitor. Electrons flow from the negative to the positive plate of the capacito
