Question 349Electricity & Electronics - QMED

The correct answer is B) short circuit the terminals to make sure that the capacitor is discharged. Before touching a small capacitor, it is essential to ensure that the capacitor is fully discharged. Capacitors can store a significant amount of electrical charge, even when the circuit is de-energized or disconnected. Shorting the terminals of the capacitor ensures that any residual charge is safely dissipated, preventing the risk of electric shock or damage to the capacitor or other components. The other options are not the correct approach. Tapping the body with a screwdriver (A) does not reliably discharge the capacitor. Tagging it as de-energized (C) does not actually discharge the capacitor. Using an insulated fuse puller (D) is unnecessary if the capacitor is properly discharged.