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Capacitors in General Physics - Capacitance, Energy, and Circuits

Offered By: Chad's Prep via YouTube

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Course Description

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Dive into a comprehensive 47-minute physics lesson on capacitors. Begin with an introduction to capacitor applications and the definition of capacitance. Explore formulas for potential energy storage in capacitors and delve into parallel plate capacitors, including equations for capacitance with and without dielectrics. Solve problems involving capacitance calculations and potential energy storage. Learn about capacitors in circuits, including circuit diagram symbols and identifying series and parallel arrangements. Master the calculation of equivalent capacitance for series and parallel capacitors, as well as determining potential difference and charge storage. Conclude with a complex problem-solving exercise on capacitors in circuits, focusing on equivalent capacitance and individual capacitor charge determination.

Syllabus

Lesson Introduction
Introduction to Capacitors and Capacitance
Potential Energy Stored in a Capacitor
Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitors
Parallel Plate Capacitors and Dielectrics
Physics Capacitance Problem
Capacitors in Series and Parallel in Circuits
Complex Capacitors in Circuits Problem Calculating Equivalent Capacitance


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