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what is a capacitor?
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Asked 6/21/2010 5:20:54 AM
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Asked 6/21/2010 5:20:54 AM
Updated 11/6/2014 3:53:26 AM
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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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A capacitor is a passive electronic component consisting of a pair of conductors separated by a dielectric (insulator).
Added 6/22/2010 8:25:11 AM
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