Cambridge AS & A Level Physics
19.1Capacitors and capacitance
Capacitors and capacitance in Cambridge AS & A Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 19.1.1Define capacitance for isolated spherical conductors and parallel-plate capacitors.
- 19.1.2Recall and use C = Q/V.
- 19.1.3Derive the formulae for capacitors in series and in parallel.
- 19.1.4Use the formulae for capacitors in series and in parallel.
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Capacitance and capacitor combinations
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