List some similarities and differences between inductors and capacitors

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Chapter20: Capacitance In Ac Circuits
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List some similarities and differences between inductors and capacitors
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Capacitor

Inductor

Symbol

It is represented by C

It is represented by L

Unit

Farad(F)

Henry(H)

Role

Change in voltage is opposed by capacitance

Change in current is opposed by inductance

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