Capacitors and Inductors - Mirror Twins

Learn to look at capacitors and inductors in the proper light. The two components are compared and contrasted in this very revealing video.

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[bardhylmaliqi]

Actually one of the most intuitive explanation of inductors in youtube videos. Thanks dear Dorian!

What about a video that compares BJT transistor with MOSFET transistor from you ?!... they also have some difference-principal operation in terms of current and voltage ....

[rbwadle]

As a former EE student who went to a pretty darn well respected Engineering School, I never "really" understood inductors until I saw this video. Hands down the most instructive video I have ever found on YT! Thanks for this!

[ajayikayode]

Wow!! Thanks man, you just taught me what no lecturer ever told me in my sturdy of Electronics. Bravo

[abeleballestri]

I found this tutorial demonstration showing a capacitor and an inductance switched together in parallel powered by a simple battery was a very practical and easy demonstration how they work together dynamically, in a very simple way. It is the first time that I have seen such a practical and theoretical way of showing how capacitors and coils work together, in tandem, as if they were tweets, as you call them. Congratulations for this beautiful way of showing these phenomena .hope to see more examples like this.

[bryanyoelin]

As an employee of PhET I want to thank you for making these videos! 

[jefletbejoy]

Had been confused all my life and was struggling to get straight with the concept.
Your method and analogy used has revealed to me the simplicity of the concept . Keep teaching. Thank you so much Dorian.

[ronaldschild]

The citing of potential versus kinetic energy in comparing and contrasting inductors and capacitors was key for me in better understanding the concepts of each component. Thank you for producing this.

[AD-ehwh]

Great compare & contrast! Im an entry level student..i didnt expect myself to have a GOOD understanding of the concept this quick! Thanks!

[chiranjeebthakuria]

One of the best explanations of inductors and capacitors on youtube!

[helicopterpeace]

Wow... You are very gifted in your communication of this concept and illustration. Your voice as well as the content of your explanation is very explicit and "crisp". I am thankful you have a natural teacher's heart. Anastasia - Instructor

[we-are-electric]

You should also point out when you open the switch the inductor tries to prevent the current through it collapsing by a reverse voltage being developed across it due to the collapsing magnetic field. You will get a short negative voltage spike at the top of the circuit and the energy is dissipated in the form of a momentary spark across the switch as it is being opened. In effect some of the energy stored in the inductor is converted to heat and light. i think you should make it clearer how the electrons generated by the reverse voltage help clear the accumulated positive charge on the top plate of the capacitor. Your visualisation is pretty good but the subtleties of the discharge process may be missed by some. Viewers should keep in mind the potential difference across the inductor and its series resistor is always the same as that across the capacitor and its series resistor.

[VijayMachhar]

One of the best animation explanation sir,

It help a lot of to understand me a concept, which i had trying but never understand you sir

[Motomboo]

Best explanation I've seen on this subject. Thanks!

[chrisharvey]

Love the video! The animation and comparison of both inductors and capicitors was extremely helpful! You didn't get hung up on tech jargon, and kept it on the layman's side. You have a clear and well pronounced voice! THANK YOU! ....subscribed

[semphony]

you are totally right Thanks for the video
I have been following an electronics beginners course and I couldn't find such a clear explanation of the difference between those 2 in my course. Thanks again

[lemaro]

Very useful.. I studied eletronics and never saw a comparison like this.... Never imagined that the two components were so close related :)

[rybcage]

This was a great video. I took an electronics course at a local CC but felt like I learned very little practical info. This is the kind of stuff I need. I plan to check out your other videos. THank you!!

[Migueldeservantes]

Really nice insight, and it truly help one to have a more abstract comprehension of what they do and how they beehive under this conditions

[jeffwads]

Great video and yes, it is amazing that this relationship is rarely touched on anywhere.

[somchandola]

yoo Man! finally i have got what kind of explanation I have been searching for till now...thanks and keep it up