http://www.ck12.org Chapter 15. Electric Circuits: Capacitors
15.1 Capacitors
- Describe how a capacitor works.
- Solve basic problems involving the classic two plate capacitor.
Students will learn how a capacitor works and how to solve basic problems involving the classic two plate capacitor.
Key Equations
ε 0 = 8. 85 × 10 −^12 F/m Constant called the permittivity of free space
Q=CV Charge stored in a capacitor
C=κεd^0 A For two parallel metal plates, area A, separationd,dielectricκ