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ZIMSEC A-Level Physics

4.4Capacitance

Capacitance in ZIMSEC A-Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 5.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 4.4.1Understand and apply: capacitance and capacitor combinations.
  2. 4.4.2Understand and apply: energy stored in a capacitor.
  3. 4.4.3Understand and apply: capacitor discharge and the time constant.

Lessons

  • Capacitance and capacitor combinations

    45 min

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  • Capacitor discharge and the time constant

    45 min

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  • Energy stored in a capacitor

    35 min

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Capacitance: sample question

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Capacitors of 6.0 μF6.0\ \mu\text{F} and 3.0 μF3.0\ \mu\text{F} are connected in series. What is the combined capacitance?

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