Capacitors (3 of 9) What is a Farad? An Explanation

Gives a brief over view of what a farad is and how it relates to capacitance.
The SI unit of capacitance is the farad (F), which is defined as one coulomb per volt (1 C/V). A capacitor is a passive electronic device that stores electric charge on its plates and electrical energy in its electric field. A capacitor contains at least two electrical conductors such as metal plates that are separated by a dielectric. The insulating dielectric acts to keep the metal plates isolated from each other and to increase the capacitor's ability to store charge. Materials commonly used as dielectrics include glass, ceramic, plastic film, paper, mica and air. Unlike a resistor, an ideal capacitor does not dissipate energy. The SI unit of capacitance is the farad (F), which is defined as one coulomb per volt (1 C/V).

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[onxyhoneysuckle]

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[designd]

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[tobyralph]

Thank you for clearing explaining what a Farad is!

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[angelmelko]

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[RedCatalyst]

Was the reason for the right side of the equations changing notation after microfarads? I.e. You used 'C' instead of 'F' at the end.

[emmanueldarias]

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[c.johnston]

Shouldn't 1C/V one coulomb per volt be 1Q/V when = to 1 Farad?

[benjaminwhiffen]

I have a question if I have a 1 farad cap at 12v will I have coulomb