Chapter 6 - Capacitors Flashcards

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1
Q

Define capacitance

A

The charge per unit potential difference a capacitor can store

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2
Q

What is the unit of capacitance?

A

Farad

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3
Q

What can be implemented between the plates of a capacitor to increase capacitance?

A

A dielectric

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4
Q

What values are interchangeable in the capacitor charging equation?

A

Q. Q can also be I or V

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