Capacitor?

[Puppet Master 10+ year member]

So what exactly does a capacitor do? Does it stop lights from dimming? Does it make the bass sound crisper? What EXACTLY is it used for? Forgive me I am new to this.

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[lubetek 10+ year member]

stores power.

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

basically it stores up current so it can release at an instant, and only for an instant. it only puts out enough current to last for a second at most, then must recharge. that comes in handy if your electrical system is up to the task because on heavy bass notes, your electrical system maybe a little slow in delivering that current, but the cap can deliver that little bit of current instantly, while your electrical system catches up, making the music smoother and less muddy