Question Regarding the Distributed Capacitance of a Winding

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A winding with a regular capacitor connected to both terminals charges when a moving magnetic field induces voltage, creating a current that produces a magnetic field. In contrast, an open-circuit winding raises the question of whether induced voltage can charge the distributed capacitance without shorting the leads. It is suggested that distributed capacitance behaves like a discrete capacitor, requiring work to store energy, defined by voltage times current. The discussion emphasizes the need to consider how energy storage occurs in both scenarios. Understanding these principles is crucial for analyzing the behavior of windings in electromagnetic applications.
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First, take the case of a winding with a regular capacitor connected to both terminals of the winding. When a moving magnetic field induces a voltage therein, the cap becomes charged and a current flows in the conductor while cap is charging, producing a magnetic field.
Next, take the case of a winding with the ends not connected, an open circuit. When a moving magnetic field induces a voltage in the open winding, will this induced voltage result in the charging of the distributed capacitance within the winding, or must the winding leads be shorted (closed circuit) in order to charge the distributed capacitance?
 
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Think about it for a couple minutes.
 
Bystander said:
Think about it for a couple minutes.
Thanks for the inspiration Bystander. Even though distributed capacitance is spread out over the entire winding it still must be regarded the same as a discrete cap in that to store energy into the cap work must still be done which means voltage times current.
 
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