Electrolytic Capacitor -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Electrolytic Capacitor”:

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Question 1: What is an electrolytic capacitor?

(a) A type of capacitor used in high-frequency circuits
(b) A type of capacitor that does not require polarity
(c) A type of capacitor that uses an electrolyte as one of its plates
(d) A type of capacitor used in low-voltage applications

Question 2: Which terminal of an electrolytic capacitor is usually marked with a positive sign?

(a) The anode
(b) The cathode
(c) Both terminals
(d) Neither terminal

Question 3: What is the dielectric material used in an electrolytic capacitor?

(a) Ceramic
(b) Paper
(c) Electrolyte
(d) Mica

Question 4: Which of the following applications is not suitable for an electrolytic capacitor?

(a) Audio amplifiers
(b) Power supply filtering
(c) Timing circuits
(d) High-frequency circuits

Question 5: What is the capacitance range of electrolytic capacitors?

(a) Low capacitance range
(b) Moderate capacitance range
(c) High capacitance range
(d) Variable capacitance range

Question 6: Which of the following voltages is not typically available for electrolytic capacitors?

(a) 5 volts
(b) 12 volts
(c) 50 volts
(d) 1000 volts

Question 7: What happens if an electrolytic capacitor is connected with the wrong polarity in a circuit?

(a) It will have no effect on the circuit.
(b) It will explode or fail catastrophically.
(c) It will work as intended but with reduced capacitance.
(d) It will heat up and become hot.

Question 8: What is the typical construction of an aluminum electrolytic capacitor?

(a) Two metal plates separated by air
(b) Two metal plates separated by a ceramic dielectric
(c) Two metal plates separated by an electrolyte-soaked paper
(d) Two metal plates separated by an electrolyte-soaked mica

Question 9: Why are electrolytic capacitors often used in power supply filtering applications?

(a) They have low leakage current.
(b) They have high self-resonant frequency.
(c) They have a high ripple current rating.
(d) They have a wide temperature range.

Question 10: What is the main advantage of using an electrolytic capacitor over other types of capacitors?

(a) Higher voltage rating
(b) Lower cost
(c) Smaller size
(d) Variable capacitance