WAEC - Physics (2018 - No. 40)
Which of the following statements about parallel plate capacitors is/are correct?
I. Capacitance of the capacitor is inversely proportional to the distance between the plates
II. Capacitors can filter a.c signals from d.c
III. Capacitors can store charges
I only
I and II only
II and III only
I, II and III
Uitleg
Capacitors pass AC but block DC signals (when charged up to the applied DC voltage), they are often used to separate the AC and DC components of a signal. Capacitors are also primarily used to store energy.