Electronics information · Difficulty 1
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.
Which statement best describes capacitor?
- a component that stores separated electric charge
- a component designed to conduct mainly in one direction
- electric potential difference that can drive charge through a circuit
- 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.