2007-01-12 07:05:26 · 11 answers · asked by Andy C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
In series it will prevent further current flow once it has fully charged. It will pass AC signals 'riding' on the DC though. In parallel, it will act as a filter, helping to smooth out the DC by passing voltage 'bumps' to ground...
2007-01-12 07:09:42 · answer #1 · answered by waynebudd 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
With a resistor in series it will charge when a dc voltage is applied, at the same time circuit current and the voltage across the resistor gradually falls as the cap charges. Can be used, by adjusting the value of C and R, as a basic timer. Called an RC circuit.
2007-01-12 08:07:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dc means that it is positive but not necessary level.
if pure dc (ie a battery) then it will store a charge and have little effect (however when you shut the circuit down it will discharge)
also the effects of load power surges will be reduced.
if varying dc then it will smooth or ....
2007-01-15 01:12:34 · answer #3 · answered by Mark G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on circuit layout and purpose. in series it will charge up in approx. 5 time constants and block dc. in parallel it can be used as a filter or rectify any ac riding on top of the dc.
2007-01-12 16:21:44 · answer #4 · answered by roll r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon the circuit it is in. If it's a straight series circuit, it will block current flow.
2007-01-12 07:15:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the capacitive reactance.The capacitance reactance will alter the inductive reactance. If the capacitance and inductance are equal the circuit is in unity.
2007-01-12 07:11:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will hold a charge until it is made to release it. Either through another part of the circuit, or to ground.
2007-01-12 07:08:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
A capacitor will block current flow and store a charge if a voltage is put across it.
2007-01-12 07:08:31 · answer #8 · answered by Gene 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
it will make open circuit
the same effect that happens when u cut on of the wires of the circuit
2007-01-12 07:11:30 · answer #9 · answered by HuMaN being 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it would pulse the current I think
2007-01-12 07:09:07 · answer #10 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋