What is capacitive currents?

Capacitive currents are the electrical currents that flow through a capacitor when it is charged or discharged. They occur in the form of alternating currents (AC) and are caused by the changing voltage across the capacitor as it charges or discharges. Capacitive currents are reactive currents, which means they do not consume power but only store and release energy. They are important in many electrical systems, such as in power transmission, generators, and motors, where they can cause impedance and affect the power factor of the system. Capacitive currents can also create electrical noise in sensitive circuits and cause unwanted interference. Therefore, they must be carefully considered and controlled in many electrical applications.