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What is capacitor?
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User: What is capacitor?

Weegy: A fixed capacitor is constructed in such manner that it possesses a fixed value of capacitance which cannot be adjusted. [ A fixed capacitor is classified according to the type of material used as its dielectric, such as paper, oil, mica, or electrolyte. ]
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A capacitor (originally known as a condenser) is a passive two-terminal electrical component used to store energy electrostatically in an electric field.
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