Electricity and Basic Electronics: Chapter 4

Red

2

Orange

3

Yellow

4

Green

5

Blue

6

Since a(n) ______ capacitor is made in a special way, you must match its polarity when installing it into a circuit

electrolytic

Change 0.0001 uF in pF

100 pF

Black

0

Brown

1

Violet

7

Gray

8

White

9

List the following readings from highest to lowest capacitance. 3 F 700 pF 600 uF 0.03 F

A. 3 Farads B. .03 farads C. 600 microfarads D. 700 picofarads

List two different types of capacitors

Electrolytic, Ceramic, Film, and mica

How long can a capacitor hold its charge?

From several hours to several days

Which of the following is not a common use for a thermistor?

Predicting Weather

What is the basic unit of measure for capacitance?

The farad (F)

Name at least two things that affect the amount of capacitance.

The surface area of the plates, the distance between the plates, and the dielectric

A potentiometer is another name for a

Variable Resistor

Never touch a capacitor without first _____ it

discharging