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Capacitors

Capacitors

Capacitor is a device that is normally used in electrical appliances such as radios, computers and TV.

There are many different types(looks) of capacitors as shown below:

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The function of the capacitor is to store electrical charges. Remember , we have 2 types of charges ( positive and negative). Once the capacitor has stored the charge, it can release electrical energy.

I give you an example:

The flash unit of camera also uses a capacitor. The fact that the camera can give out the flash, it is actually releasing the energy from the charge that is stored in the capacitor.

When we measure something , it must has its own quantity and unit. For example,
(i) the length (quantity) of a ruler --> the unit is metre
(ii) the mass (quantity) of a ball --> the unit is kg

 Same goes to the capacitor, the quantity measured by the capacitor is capacitance and its unit is Farad. Scientifically, the meaning of capacitance is the ratio of the amount of  charge to the potential difference across the capacitor plates. C= Q/V

In a simple sentence, the capacitance is actually a measure of how good a capacitor can store charge. The higher the value of capacitance of a capacitor , the higher the ability of the capacitor to store charge.

Thank you,

Mdm Ummi Atiah 
KMPk

~ May it Benefits You ➽💕

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