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Try this ASVAB-style question.

Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.

Question

Which statement best describes capacitor?

  1. a component that stores separated electric charge
  2. a component designed to conduct mainly in one direction
  3. electric potential difference that can drive charge through a circuit
  4. a circuit with one path for current through all components
Reveal answer and explanation

a component that stores separated electric charge

capacitor is a component that stores separated electric charge. A camera flash circuit briefly stores energy before releasing it.