<human>: What is the difference between a capacitor and a resistor?
<bot>: The main difference between a capacitor and a resistor is that a capacitor stores energy while a resistor dissipates energy. A capacitor is an electronic component used to store electrical energy, which is released when a circuit is completed. It is made of two electrodes separated by an insulator, or dielectric, and it can be charged up with a voltage across the electrodes. When the voltage is removed, the charge remains on the electrodes, creating an electric field. This field will continue to exist until the capacitor is discharged. On the other hand, a resistor is an electronic component that resists the flow of current. It is usually made from a material such as silicon, carbon, or metal. Resistors are designed to have a specific resistance value, which means they will allow a certain amount of current through them for a given applied voltage.