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Inductance / Capacitance

01/31/2008 7:52 AM

what is the difference between inductance and capacitance...
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01/31/2008 8:11 AM

The ratio of the magnetic flux to the current is called the inductance

Capacitance is a measure of the amount of electric charge stored (or separated) for a given electric potential.

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Re: Inductance / Capacitance

01/31/2008 8:53 AM

Well, ...

Some simple differences: Capacitors store charge and maintain Voltage. Inductors store magnetic fields and maintain current. There is a phase difference (ELI the ICE man) where voltage leads current in an inductor and current leads voltage in a capacitor.

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01/31/2008 11:50 AM

ELI the ICE man - wow, haven't heard that since my high school days so many moons ago. TVP45, you must have a few grey beards yourself

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