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A capacitor blocks dc and allows ac. Why? |
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Answer» If a constant VOLTAGE (DC) is APPLIED ACROSS a capacitor that is not charged, it charges up to some value decided by the voltage and the capacitance (Q=CV). ... That's why capacitors are said to block DC. If the voltage is always changing over time (AC) the capacitor ATTEMPTS to keep it constant. |
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