Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Capacitors are devices that support a change of voltage.
2. Capacitors can produce currents of thousands of amperes for short periods of time.
3. Polarized capacitors can be used in AC circuits only.
4. When a capacitor is connected to an alternating current circuit, current will appear to flow through the capacitor.
5. The power value for a capacitor is reactive and is measured in VARs.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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