What task is NOT typically associated with a capacitor?

The task of generating electrical energy is not typically associated with a capacitor. Capacitors are designed to store electrical charge temporarily and release it when needed, but they do not generate energy themselves. Instead, they function by holding energy in an electric field created between their plates. This stored energy can be used to stabilize voltage and improve power factor in AC circuits, among other roles.

In contrast, capacitors do play significant roles in tasks such as power factor correction, where they help improve the efficiency of power systems, and in timing circuits, where they help control the timing durations due to their charge and discharge characteristics. However, the generation of electrical energy is the role of other components, such as batteries or generators, which convert different forms of energy into electrical energy.