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What is the definition of capacitance (C)?
The constant of proportionality between charge (Q) and voltage (V): $C = \frac{Q}{V}$
What is the definition of a capacitor?
A device that stores electrical charge and potential energy using electric fields.
What is the definition of the Farad (F)?
The unit of capacitance, where 1 F = 1 C/V.
What is the definition of potential difference (V)?
The difference in electric potential between two points, proportional to the charge stored in a capacitor.
What is the definition of charge (Q)?
The fundamental property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field. In capacitors, it refers to the amount of electrical charge stored on the plates.
What is the definition of Capacitance (C)?
Capacitance (C) is the constant of proportionality between the charge (Q) stored on a capacitor and the potential difference (V) between its plates: $C = \frac{Q}{V}$
What is the definition of a capacitor?
A capacitor is a device that stores electrical charge and potential energy in an electric field.
What is the definition of the Farad (F)?
The Farad (F) is the unit of capacitance, defined as 1 F = 1 C/V.
What is the definition of potential difference (V)?
The potential difference (V) is the difference in electric potential between two points, which is proportional to the charge stored on a capacitor.
What is the definition of charge (Q)?
Charge (Q) is the electrical charge stored on the plates of a capacitor.
What is the effect of increasing the distance (d) between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor?
Decreases the capacitance (C).
What is the effect of increasing the plate area (A) of a parallel plate capacitor?
Increases the capacitance (C).
What happens to the energy stored in a capacitor if the voltage across it is doubled?
The energy stored is quadrupled (since $U_c = \frac{1}{2}CV^2$).
What happens when a capacitor is connected to a battery?
Charge accumulates on the plates, creating an electric field and storing energy.
What happens to capacitance when a dielectric material is inserted between the plates of a capacitor?
Capacitance increases.