CAPACITANCE AND

DIELECTRICS
CAPACITANCE AND DIELECTRICS
LEARNING COMPETENCIES  

 Deduce the effects of simple capacitors (e.g., parallel-

plate, spherical, cylindrical) on the capacitance, charge,
and potential difference when the size, potential
difference, or charge is changed
 Calculate the equivalent capacitance of a network of
capacitors connected in series/parallel
 Determine the total charge, the charge on, and
the potential difference across each capacitor in
the network given the capacitors connected in
series/parallel
 Determine the potential energy stored inside the
capacitor given the geometry and the potential
difference across the capacitor.
 Describe the effects of inserting dielectric
materials on the capacitance, charge, and
electric field of a capacitor
WHAT IS CAPACITOR?
Capacitors are devices that are
charged by current. When
discharging, it acts like battery that
induces current in a circuit. The
charging and discharging processes
are essential in today’s electronics.
Example

Find the equivalent capacitance and the charge

and potential difference for each capacitor when
the capacitors are connected in series. = 12.0
µF, =6.0 µF, and
EVALUATION:
1. Find the equivalent capacitance and the charge and
potential difference for each capacitor when the
capacitors are connected in series.
𝐶1= 8.0 µF, 𝐶2=3.0 µF, and 𝑉𝑎𝑏=12V
2. Calculate the equivalent capacitance and the
charge potential difference for each capacitor in
parallel configuration.
= 12.0 µF, = 6.0 µF, = 18V
 
References:

LAS
Abastillas, Asperilla Magno,Palisoc and Roxas; College Physics
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