Capacitance Flashcards

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1
Q

Where is the energy stored in a capacitor?

A

Between the plates

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2
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Define capacitance
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A

A capacitor of 1 farad will store 1 coulomb of charge when the potential difference is at 1 volt

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3
Q

What are the factors that effect capacitance?

A

Area of plates
Distance between plates
material between plates

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4
Q

What builds up inside a capacitor

A

Positive and negative charge

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