Capacitors may have their connecting leads arranged in many configurations, for example axially or radially. "Axial" means that the leads are on a common axis, typically the axis of the capacitor's cylindrical body – the leads extend from opposite ends. Radial leads might more accurately be referred to as tandem; they are rarely actually aligned along radii of the body's circle, so the term is inexact, although universal. The leads (until bent) are usually in planes parallel to that of the flat body of the capacitor, and extend in the same direction; they are often parallel as manufactured. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is one type of configuration in which a capacitor may have its connecting leads organized? ANS1 axially QSN2 What is another type of configuration in which a capacitor may have its connecting leads arranged? ANS2 radially QSN3 Which type of configuration is often manufactured with the leads parallel to the body of the capacitor? ANS3 Radial QSN4 How are the leads of an axially configured capacitor arranged? ANS4 on a common axis QSN5 How could radial leads be more correctly described? ANS5 as tandem