Physics 2135 (Engineering Physics II)

Lecture 9: Energy Stored in Capacitors and Electric Fields, Dielectrics

Objectives:
  • Calculate the energy stored in a capacitor, and apply the energy storage equations to situations where capacitor configurations are altered.
  • Understand why dielectrics are used, and be able include dielectric constants in capacitor calculations.
Lecture Notes: Videos:

Announcements Powerpoint
Energy stored in capacitors Video Powerpoint
Energy stored in electric fields Video Powerpoint
Dielectrics Video Powerpoint
Dielectrics example Video Powerpoint

Videos produced and narrated by Dr. Allan Pringle.