ca.pac.i.tor - n. An electric circuit element used to store charge temporarily, consisting in general of two metallic plates separated by a dielectric. Formerly called "condensor."
Wednesday 1/17/07 - I am looking for "AA" batteries to put in the weather radio at work. I figure the best way to get free batteries is to open OTUCs (one-time-use-cameras) until I had the four, required batteries for my application. There is a tool that is used to open the cameras, but naturally, I cannot find it. So, I start throwing them at the ground. This not only grants me quick access to said batteries but is fun at the same time. I finally destroy enough OTUCs to get my batteries. As I am picking up my mess, I feel a charge run up my arm. Capacitors hurt.
Friday 1/19/07 - I am looking for fuses in my garage (car trouble). My hands are a little wet from the rain. I see the fuses I need. They are behind a 1/2 farad capacitor used for car stereo subwoofers. As I pick it up - making contact with the terminals, I feel a charge run up my arm. Capacitors hurt.
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