Question

Leakage in capacitors is primarily caused by _________

(a) Transistors

(b) Resistors

(c) Inductors

(d) DC motors

This question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

I'd like to ask this question from Leakage and Conduction Currents in Capacitors in chapter Capacitance and Capacitors of Basic Electrical Engineering

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Transistors

The explanation: Leakage is primarily caused due to electronic devices, such as transistors, connected to the capacitors. Transistors conduct a small amount of current even when they are turned off, hence they are responsible for leakage current.