Electronic components: Name the device with two plates and a dielectric. Which electronic component consists of two conductive plates separated by a dielectric (insulator) and stores electric charge? Choose the correct component.

Q: Electronic components: Name the device with two plates and a dielectric. Which electronic component consists of two conductive plates separated by a dielectric (insulator) and stores electric charge? Choose the correct component.

Given Structure: two plates + dielectric. Concept/Approach A capacitor (condenser) stores energy in the electric field between plates separated by an insulating medium. Formula Capacitance: C = εA/d (for parallel plates). Final Answer Capacitor.

Difficulty: Easy

Inductor
Transformer
Capacitor
Resistor

Correct Answer: Capacitor

Explanation:

Given
Structure: two plates + dielectric.

Concept/Approach
A capacitor (condenser) stores energy in the electric field between plates separated by an insulating medium.

Formula
Capacitance: C = εA/d (for parallel plates).

Final Answer
Capacitor.

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