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Capacitance, Dielectrics, and RC Circuits

11th Grade · Science · Open Global Science

7 lessons

Goal

Analyze capacitor geometries, dielectric polarization, stored energy, and time-dependent exponential charging and discharging behavior in RC circuits.

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  1. Defining Capacitance: Charge per VoltUp next
  2. Calculating Capacitance Using Area and SeparationYou are here
  3. How Dielectrics Change CapacitanceNot started yet
  4. Capacitor Energy Formulas: U = ½CV² and MoreNot started yet
  5. Equivalent Capacitance in Series and Parallel NetworksNot started yet
  6. Exponential Growth of Charge and Voltage During Capacitor ChargingNot started yet
  7. Exponential Decay of Charge, Voltage, and Current During DischargeNot started yet
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GlobalOGS.12.PS3.2Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · 11th Grade

Analyze parallel-plate capacitors, dielectric materials, and capacitance: calculate stored electrical energy, dielectric polarization effects, and exponential transient charge and discharge voltage-time curves.