Asked by Felicity Ramires on May 16, 2024
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When the voltage and current have _____ polarities in a pure capacitive circuit, the capacitor is discharging and the energy is returned to the circuit.
A) the same
B) opposite
Pure Capacitive Circuit
An electrical circuit that contains only capacitors, with no resistance or inductance to affect the flow of current.
Discharging
The process by which a battery or capacitor releases its stored electrical energy.
- Recognize the phase relationship between voltage and current in capacitive circuits.
Verified Answer
PV
Penny VazquezMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In a pure capacitive circuit, when the voltage and current have opposite polarities, it indicates that the capacitor is discharging, returning its stored energy back to the circuit.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the phase relationship between voltage and current in capacitive circuits.