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Capacitors and Dielectrics

ICSE · Class 12 · Physics

All formulas from Capacitors and Dielectrics in ICSE Class 12 Physics. Key equations, constants, and identities for board exam preparation.

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2. Capacitance and Units

C = Q/V

1 farad = 1 coulomb/volt

C = 4π ε0 a

C_K = 4π ε0 K a

Dimensions of capacitance = M^-1 L^-2 T^4 A^2

3. Potential Energy and Redistribution of Charge

U = (1/2)(Q^2/C) = (1/2)CV^2

V = (Q1 + Q2)/(C1 + C2) = (C1V1 + C2V2)/(C1 + C2)

U - U' = [C1C2/(2(C1 + C2))](V1 - V2)^2

Charge transferred = [C1C2(V1 - V2)]/(C1 + C2)

4. Capacitor and Parallel-Plate Capacitor

C = Q/V

C0 = ε0A/d

C = Kε0A/d

C = ε0A/(d - t + t/K)

C = ε0A/(t1/K1 + t2/K2 + t3/K3 + ... )

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