B Do Electrons Completely Leave a Capacitor at T/4 in an LC Circuit?

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In an LC circuit, when a capacitor is at T/4, it does not mean that all electrons have left the capacitor; rather, there is an equal quantity of electrons on both plates, resulting in a zero net charge. The oscillation of energy between the inductor and capacitor causes the charge to vary over time, but electrons remain present on both plates. If all electrons were to leave a block of material, it would result in a positively charged state, significantly altering its electrical properties and behavior. The discussion highlights the fundamental principles of charge distribution in capacitors and the implications of electron movement in materials. Understanding these concepts is crucial for analyzing LC circuits and their applications.
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Hello. My question is:
When a capacitor in LC circuit is out of charge (T/4) does that mean that all electrons left the capacitor or that there is the same quantity of electrons on both plates?
 
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What would it mean if all the electrons left a block of some material?
 
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Antoha1 said:
Hello. My question is:
When a capacitor in LC circuit is out of charge (T/4) does that mean that all electrons left the capacitor or that there is the same quantity of electrons on both plates?
Think of this like the more familiar battery. The battery has to be in a circuit (red and black leads) to charge it. The answer to your question is along the same lines.
 

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