Capacitor uses
Capacitor diagram
Define capacitor class 12.
A capacitor is an electrical component that stores energy in an electric field. It is a passive device that consists of two conductors separated by an insulating material known as a dielectric.
When a voltage is applied across the conductors, an electric field develops across the dielectric, causing positive and negative charges to accumulate on the conductors.
Capacitor symbolThis stored energy is released when needed, making capacitors essential components in various electronic circuits.
How a Capacitor Works
When a capacitor is connected to a power source, electrons accumulate at one of the conductors (the negative plate), while electrons are removed from the other conductor (the positive plate).
This creates a potential difference (voltage) across the plates and establishes an electric field in the dielectric material between them. The capacitor continues charging until the voltage across its plates equals the voltage of the power source.
Once the capacitor is fully charged and the volta