HeidiF said:
No, I cannot.berkeman said:Welcome to the PF.
Can you first explain what happens when you "charge" a capacitor?
Well, then it sounds like you need to study the basics a bit more. I'm not trying to be flippant here, I'm serious. When we see people asking questions that show a lack of understanding of the basics, we don't generally think of it as helpful to just feed them an answer to a question that is something they really should know as part of the basics.HeidiF said:
A discharged capacitor is a type of electrical component that stores energy in an electric field. When a capacitor is fully discharged, it has no stored energy and acts as an open circuit.
A capacitor becomes discharged when the electric charge stored in its plates is released. This can happen through a number of ways, such as connecting the capacitor to a resistor or short-circuiting the terminals.
When a capacitor is discharged, the voltage across its terminals drops to zero and it can no longer store any electrical charge. This means that it is no longer able to function as a capacitor until it is recharged.
In most cases, it is safe to handle a discharged capacitor. However, it is important to always take precautions when working with any electrical component. If the capacitor was previously connected to a high voltage source, it may still hold a residual charge and can give a mild electric shock.
Yes, a discharged capacitor can be recharged by connecting it to a power source. The amount of charge it can hold will depend on its capacitance and the voltage of the power source. It is important to follow proper safety protocols when recharging a capacitor to avoid electric shock.