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Shermann

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7. If you apply "X" volts to a capacitor when it is charging

Reply to intrepidity (Reply #5)

Mon Feb 13, 2023, 05:34 PM

Feb 2023

...it will then only output up to "X" when discharging.

The voltage rating only specifies how big "X" can be. So, you can use a capacitor with a higher voltage rating as a drop-in replacement without risk of it discharging a higher voltage.

It's really better to play with breadboards with 5V or so than 300-volt motors. This is kind of an unusual thread that way.

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Capacitor question [View all] intrepidity Feb 2023 OP

The ability of the capacitor to charge up to a higher voltage than called for mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2023 #1

this? IbogaProject Feb 2023 #2

The capacitor will only discharge up to the voltage level that is applied to it Shermann Feb 2023 #3

Sorry for the delay...but what do you mean by intrepidity Feb 2023 #5

If you apply "X" volts to a capacitor when it is charging Shermann Feb 2023 #7

But this is AC intrepidity Feb 2023 #8

Basic concept applies regardless of AC or DC nt Shermann Feb 2023 #9

Should be fine. usonian Feb 2023 #4

Thanks for that link intrepidity Feb 2023 #6