Why put a capacitor in parallel with the switch. RC snubber for switch

In electronics, you can see that a capacitor can be placed in parallel with the switch. This is necessary in order to extinguish a high-voltage arc when the contacts switch an inductive load.

[@johno5913]

Excellent demo - simple, clear and to the point.

[@almosthuman4457]

Thanks for the explanation. Learning is fun.

[@Infinitesap]

Seems like you have important stories. No need to hide :)

[@smartteg7381]

Hi please will it still work if you fix it across the load

[@Tony-mq5yo]

@Artem Kositsyn83 Was that 250uH inductive load?

[@sanjaybatra6593]

Suppose I am switching a "220V AC LOAD" with a "5V/5A RELAY". How to select value of C and R roughly. Is it ok to consider 0.1uf X2 capacitor and 40 to 50 ohm resistor ?

[@ThomasEnder_pt]

Thank you sir. Now I understood. What about DC? Is only one diode enough?

[@rvillekid]

You really should watch what you say.

[@craigversheck7835]

😂

[@SianaGearz]

Ah this might be the only finger wagging video that I might accept.