However , if an accelerating or alternating voltage is applied across the leads of the capacitor , a displacement current can flow .
If a battery is attached to a capacitor for a sufficient amount of time , no current can flow through the capacitor .
If an accelerating or alternating voltage is applied across the leads of the capacitor , a displacement current can flow .
If a battery is attached to a capacitor for a sufficient amount of time , no current can flow through the capacitor .