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Variable Capacitors

Let us know something about the variable capacitors whose value alters when you vary, either electrically or mechanically. Variable capacitors in…

August 15, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Types of Capacitors

There are many types of capacitors depending upon their function, the dielectric material used, their shape etc. The…

August 15, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Capacitors in Parallel

Let us observe what happens, when few capacitors are connected in Parallel. Let us consider three capacitors with…

August 15, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Temperature Coefficient of Capacitors

The maximum change in Capacitance of a capacitor, over a specified temperature range, can be known by the temperature coefficient…

August 15, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Capacitive Reactance

This is an important term. Capacitive Reactance is the opposition offered by a capacitor to the alternating current…

August 15, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Capacitor Colour Coding

 − n35 = 0.35nF or 3n5 = 3.5nF or 35n = 35nF and so on. Sometimes the markings…

August 15, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Dielectric behaviour of Capacitor

As the charges deposit on the plates of the capacitor, an electrostatic field is formed. The strength of…

August 15, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Charging of a Capacitor

When an external voltage is given, the electric charge gets converted into electrostatic charge. This happens while the…

August 15, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Working of a Capacitor

A Capacitor can be understood as a two-terminal passive component which stores electrical energy. This electrical energy is…

August 15, 2021 · Prabhu TL