Question

When a parallel-plate capacitor is connected to a battery: a ___ is stored on one plate, and a ____ is stored on the other.

a.) negative charge, positive charge
b.) potential energy, kinetic energy
c.) potential difference, internal resistance
d.) residual charge, induced charge

Answer 1

a.) negative charge, positive charge

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we will need to see the image that can be seen in the attached image.

The point a has a higher potential than point B of the resistance R as the current flows from a to b.

The positive plate of capacitor b has higher potential than the negative plate c.

Once the capacitor has been charged to the nominal value, it will have the same potential of the battery, its terminals will open interrupting the flow of current. But keeping the potential or voltage differential through its points. This will allow the capacitor to work as a battery while discharging.