Apply the equation C=Q/V
Understand the differences between, and be able to calculate the “equivalent capacitance” of capacitors connected in series and parallel.
Calculate charge, potential difference, and capacitance of capacitors in series and parallel.
Lecture 7: Capacitance, Capacitors in Series and Parallel
Objectives:- Understand capacitance and apply the equation C=Q/V
- Calculate the capacitance of capacitors having special geometries
- Find the equivalent capacitance of capacitors connected in series and parallel
- Solve circuits containing capacitors in series and parallel
- Powerpoint: lecture07.ppt
- Pdf (recommended for printing): lecture07.pdf
| Announcements | Powerpoint | |
| Capacitance | Video | Powerpoint |
| Capacitance and geometry | Video part a, part b | Powerpoint |
| Capacitors in Series and Parallel-Theory | Video part a, part b | Powerpoint |
| Capacitors in Series and Parallel-Examples | Video part a, part b, part c | Powerpoint |
Videos produced and narrated by Dr. Allan Pringle.