Physics » F. Electromagnetism » F.3. Capacitors , Dielectrics and RC Circuits

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Capacitance

• Overview
• Solving problems involving the capacitance of any capacitor using the equation C = Q/ΔV
• Solving problems involving the capacitance of parallel plate capacitors using the equation C = ϵ₀A/d

RC Circuits 1: Capacitors in Series

• Overview
• Determining the equivalent capacitance and the capacitance of each capacitor arranged in a series circuit using the equation 1/C_s   =  1/C₁   +  1/C₂
• Determining the total charge and the charge of each capacitor arranged in a series circuit
• Determining the total voltage and voltage drop across each capacitor in a series circuit

RC Circuits 2: Capacitors in Parallel

• Overview
• Determining the equivalent capacitance and the capacitance of each capacitor arranged in aparallel circuit using the equation C_s = C₁ + C₂
• Determining the total charge and the charge of each capacitor arranged in a parallel circuit
• Determining the total voltage and voltage drop across each capacitor in a parallel circuit

RC Circuits 3: Capacitors in Complex Circuits

• Overview
• Determining the equivalent capacitance and the capacitance of each capacitor arranged in a complex circuit
• Determining the total charge and the charge of each capacitor arranged in a complex circuit
• Determining the total voltage and voltage drop across each capacitor in a complex circuit

Dielectrics

• Overview
• Solving problems involving the dielectric constant κ using the equation C_{with­ dielectric}= κC_{without dielectric}