What is the expected behavior of source current after connecting a capacitor?

When a capacitor is connected to a circuit, its behavior in relation to the source current can be understood through the capacitor's properties and how it interacts with AC and DC current.

Initially, when a capacitor is connected to a voltage source, it starts charging. During this charging phase, the capacitor draws current from the source, which can lead to a temporary increase in source current. However, as the capacitor continues to charge, the voltage across its plates increases and approaches the voltage of the source. This results in the charging current decreasing as the capacitor becomes fully charged.

In a steady-state condition, particularly in DC circuits, once the capacitor is fully charged, it behaves like an open circuit, causing the current from the source to eventually decrease to zero. In AC circuits, the behavior can be more complex, as the capacitor continuously charges and discharges with the alternating current. However, if we consider the overall effect of introducing a capacitor into a circuit, especially in terms of a transient response or when capacitive reactance is dominating, it can effectively reduce the overall current drawn from the source over time as it stabilizes during operation.

Thus, after the initial effects of connection, the expected behavior of source current, especially in the context of evaluating the overall impact