Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity
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Author: Stephen L. Herman
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Chapter 25, Problem 10RQ
In reference to the load, how are capacitors connected to help prevent voltage spikes and surges? Are capacitors connected in parallel or in series with the load?
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