Here’s a table highlighting three key differences between charging and discharging:
| Feature | Charging | Discharging | |----------------------|-------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Process | Involves supplying electrical energy to a battery or capacitor. | Involves releasing stored electrical energy from a battery or capacitor. | | Direction of Current | Current flows into the battery or capacitor. | Current flows out of the battery or capacitor. | | Energy Transfer | Energy is stored in the form of chemical or electric potential. | Energy is converted to another form (e.g., electrical, mechanical) for use. |
These differences help in understanding the fundamental functions of batteries and capacitors in electrical systems.
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