Capacitors

Question 1

Which direction does the Electric Field in a capacitor move towards?

Answer 1

Electric Field moves from the +ve → -ve ends (Opposite of a battery)

Question 2

What happens when a voltage is applied to a Capacitor?

Answer 2

Charges build up on the plates

Question 3

What are two ways to Increase ↑ Capacitance? **

Answer 3

1) Decrease ↓ distance (d) between the plates
2) Use a different dielectric that has a ↑ permittivity (ε) > the vacuum

Question 4

What happens if you Decrease ↓ distance (d) between the plates on a Capacitor?

Answer 4

Increases Capacitance