I07 - Capacitors and Inductors

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Which of these is the best definition of a capacitor?
1. A material that reduces the flow of electrons.
2. Two insulators separated by a metal plate
3. Two metal plates separated by an insulator
4. A semiconductor
Which of these will not alter the value of a capacitor
1. increasing the distance between the plates
2. Using a dielectric with a higher value
3. decreasing the area of the plates
4. Increasing the voltage across the capacitor
What is the name of a capcitor which is polarised?
1. Ceramic capcitor
2. Air-spaced capacitor
3. Electrolytic capacitor
4. Silvered-mica capacitor
The inductance of an inductor can be increased by:
1. decreasing the number of turns of wire
2. removing a ferrite core
3. connecting another coil in parallel
4. increasing the diameter of the coil
An inductor stores:
1. energy
2. electrons
3. Volts
4. Henries

I07 - Capacitors and Inductors

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