Module 2: Capacitance and Dielectric

Question 1

it is an electrical component that stores electrical potential energy in the form of stored charge between two opposite conductors separated by an insulator

Answer 1

capacitor

Question 2

it gains energy when charge is transferred from one of the conductors to another

Answer 2

capacitor

Question 3

it can be formed from any
2 conductors separated by an insulator (including vacuum)

Answer 3

capacitor

Question 4

For now, we will assume the conductors are separated by?

Answer 4

vacuum or air

Question 5

it is a measure of its ability to store energy in the form of accumulated charge

Answer 5

capacitance of a capacitor

Question 6

In SI units, capacitance is measured in?

Answer 6

farads

Question 7

it is a simple capacitor example

Answer 7

parallel-plate capacitor

Question 8

these are typically manufactured in a set of standardized values of capacitance

Answer 8

capacitors

Question 9

The total capacitance of the _________________________ is less than the individual capacitances

Answer 9

series combination

Question 10

The total capacitance of the ______________________________ is greater than the individual capacitances

Answer 10

parallel combination

Question 11

Most capacitors are built with a layer of electrically insulating material

Answer 11

dielectric material

Question 12

used for capacitors can withstand
dielectric breakdown at higher voltages than air

Answer 12

dielectrics