Asked by Esther Duenas on May 22, 2024
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In some capacitors, there is a small amount of current that flows from one plate, through the dielectric material to the other plate. This current is called _____ current.
A) leakage
B) conduction
C) electrostatic
D) electrolytic
Leakage Current
The amount of current that flows through the dielectric separating the plates of a capacitor.
Dielectric Material
A non-conductive substance that is used to store electric charge, typically between the plates of a capacitor.
- Describe the mechanism of charge accumulation and release in capacitors.
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HR
Heather ReynoldsMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Leakage current in capacitors refers to the small amount of current that can flow through the dielectric material from one plate to the other, despite the dielectric being an insulator. This phenomenon is due to imperfections in the dielectric material.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the mechanism of charge accumulation and release in capacitors.