Chapter 25 Capacitance In this chapter we will cover the following topics: -Capacitance C of a system of two isolated conductors. -Calculation of the capacitance for some simple geometries. -Methods of connecting capacitors (in series , in parallel). -Equivalent capacitance. -Energy stored in a capacitor. -Behavior of an insulator (a.k.a. dielectric) when placed in the electric field created in the space between the plates of a capacitor. -Gauss’ law in the presence of dielectrics. (25 - 1)
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-q +q (25 - 4)
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- + dq' q' -q' V' q' q V' V Charge Voltage O A B (25 - 13)
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q -q q' -q' V V' (25 - 16)
q conductor dielectric (25 - 17)
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