Which tool you must use to short the capacitor terminals while testing?

  1. Tester
  2. Mallet
  3. Flat chisel
  4. Screw driver

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Option 4 : Screw driver
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The steps involved in testing a capacitor by shorting the capacitor terminals:

1. Disconnect the capacitor from its circuit

2. Connect leads to the capacitor

3. Connect the leads to a proper supply for a short time (1 to 4 seconds)

4. Disconnect the leads from the power supply

5. Short the capacitor terminals by using a metal tool such as screw driver

6. Observe the spark created for its intensity when you shorted the terminal

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