Capacitor Sandwich served on Parallel Plates

Capacitors Store energy by building up opposite charges on the parallel plates

C= K eo A / D

Capacitors in parallel -> C increases because area increases
Capacitors in series -> C decreases because distance increases

C= q / V

W=E=(1/2)qV=(1/2)CV2=(1/2)q2/C

Capacitance is the ability to hold charge at a voltage.

Millikan Oil Drop Experiment

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