Xc=1/(2Pifc) + a4 n9 n0 v' n0 Q' qif f=0 Xc is infinite, so capacitor block DC. 3 J& o V% ]" n4 t* Efor AC, frequence is 60Hz(in north american), so Xc is a specific value. as a result , it can conduct AC.
/ m# {9 I2 S' i/ H1 x* Q' y& m' bI would like to ask a question, just for curiosity, if you do not mind. 6 w# |( Z- h2 D5 G1 t! I+ v- N0 R8 K! U- E7 l
Is that a real question during your interview for an electrician job?