Difference Between Capacitor And Inductor

 6 Differences Between Capacitor And Inductor

S.NO.	Capacitor	Inductor
1.	Function: Capacitors store electrical energy in the form of an electrical field.	Inductors store energy in the form of a magnetic field.
2.	Component shape: Capacitors are typically cylindrical or rectangular in shape.	Inductors are usually wound wire coils.
3.	Response to AC signals: Capacitors oppose changes in current and allow high-frequency signals to pass through.	Inductors oppose changes in voltage and allow low-frequency signals to pass through.
4.	Unit of measurement: Capacitance is measured in farads (F).	Inductance is measured in henries (H).
5.	Effect on phase: Capacitors introduce a phase shift of 90 degrees in AC signals.	Inductors introduce a phase shift of 180 degrees.
6.	Applications: Capacitors are commonly used in power supplies, filters, and resonant circuits.	Inductors are used in transformers, generators, and chokes.

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