2006-12-17 03:57:28 · 5 answers · asked by zeke 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
If it is an electrolytic or tantalum (the type polarity matters) one end will be marked with a + or a -- sign. If there is no marking, the capacitor is non-polarized and it doesn't matter.
2006-12-17 16:39:13 · answer #1 · answered by charley128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 microfarad may well be polarized
there are several types
don't put power to it until you are sure
they can explode
2006-12-17 12:49:37 · answer #2 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a voltmeter!!!!!
anyone of the leads can be positive, depends on the volatge which was applied on it.
2006-12-17 13:36:01 · answer #3 · answered by T.M.M. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a non-electrolytic capacitor, there isn't any. If it is an electrolytic capacitor, the leads will be marked.:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolytic_capacitor
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor
2006-12-17 12:22:20 · answer #4 · answered by arbiter007 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
neither one
put it either way, doesn't matter
those tiny ones are usually used for clipping noise or creating timing pulses
2006-12-17 12:00:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋