What is the effect of connecting a capacitor in parallel with a resistor in a DC

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the effect of connecting a capacitor in parallel with a resistor in a DC circuit?
  1. Increases current
  2. Decreases current
  3. Stores energy
  4. No effect

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the effect of connecting a capacitor in parallel with a resistor in a DC circuit?
  • Step 1: Understand what a capacitor is. A capacitor is a device that stores electrical energy.
  • Step 2: Understand what a resistor is. A resistor is a component that limits the flow of electric current.
  • Step 3: Know that connecting a capacitor in parallel with a resistor means they are connected side by side in the circuit.
  • Step 4: When the circuit is powered, the capacitor starts to charge up, storing energy.
  • Step 5: As the capacitor charges, it affects the voltage across the resistor.
  • Step 6: Over time, the capacitor will eventually be fully charged, and the current through the circuit will decrease.
  • Step 7: The presence of the capacitor can smooth out voltage changes and affect how quickly the circuit responds to changes in power.
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