Transient response of inductors and capacitors

Inductors and capacitors are amazing electrical components, capable of storing energy. Inductors can store energy as part of a magnetic field resulting from the current flowing through its coils. Capacitors on the other hand, can store energy as part of the electric field generated thanks to the accumulation of electric charges.

When we use these components in DC circuits, they will required certain amount of time to "get charged" once the circuit is energized. This period of time is called the transient period and the behavior of inductors and capacitors during this period is called the transient response. In our video below we provide a simple explanation of the behavior of these component during the transient period. You will be able to answer questions like: how long would it take for the capacitor to fully charge? what will be the voltage across the terminals of the capacitor once it is charged? or maybe you are interested in how fast will the inductor discharge. Check out our video below.