https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/28125/how-capacitors-work---the-physics-of-capacitors----dc-to-daylight-26en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/28125/how-capacitors-work---the-physics-of-capacitors----dc-to-daylight-26Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:24:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:f1440a72-0a2b-4713-a987-6c8c4fbcda87Matthttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/28125/how-capacitors-work---the-physics-of-capacitors----dc-to-daylight-26#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by Matt on 4/26/2023 7:24:00 AM<br /> <p>This episode will take us into the innards of the capacitor, where we&#39;ll look at the physics of what makes a capacitor do what it does. We&#39;ll investigate how plate area, distance and dielectric, all affect the final value of capacitance. We&#39;ll also touch on the topics of RC time constant, series and parallel circuits, as well as a generalized overview of how capacitors behave in DC as well as AC circuits. Put your thinking cap on for this theory-based episode on capacitor fundamentals!</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gusd7eqi0">Watch the Video:</h3> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kibjmlmAv9U">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek" data-e14adj="t">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/" data-e14adj="t">DC to Daylight</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: capacitor, capacitive reactance, charge, dielectric constant, series capacitor, discharge, parallel capacitor, RC time constant, natural logarithm, permittivity</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/28125/how-capacitors-work---the-physics-of-capacitors----dc-to-daylight-26/revision/3Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:21:43 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:f1440a72-0a2b-4713-a987-6c8c4fbcda87tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/28125/how-capacitors-work---the-physics-of-capacitors----dc-to-daylight-26#commentsRevision 3 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 4/25/2023 3:21:43 PM<br /> <p>This episode will take us into the innards of the capacitor, where we&#39;ll look at the physics of what makes a capacitor do what it does. We&#39;ll investigate how plate area, distance and dielectric, all affect the final value of capacitance. We&#39;ll also touch on the topics of RC time constant, series and parallel circuits, as well as a generalized overview of how capacitors behave in DC as well as AC circuits. Put your thinking cap on for this theory-based episode on capacitor fundamentals!</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gusd7eqi0">Watch the Video:</h3> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kibjmlmAv9U">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/">DC to Daylight</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: capacitor, capacitive reactance, charge, dielectric constant, series capacitor, discharge, parallel capacitor, RC time constant, natural logarithm, permittivity</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/28125/how-capacitors-work---the-physics-of-capacitors----dc-to-daylight-26/revision/2Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:19:58 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:f1440a72-0a2b-4713-a987-6c8c4fbcda87tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/28125/how-capacitors-work---the-physics-of-capacitors----dc-to-daylight-26#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 4/25/2023 3:19:58 PM<br /> <p>This episode will take us into the innards of the capacitor, where we&#39;ll look at the physics of what makes a capacitor do what it does. We&#39;ll investigate how plate area, distance and dielectric, all affect the final value of capacitance. We&#39;ll also touch on the topics of RC time constant, series and parallel circuits, as well as a generalized overview of how capacitors behave in DC as well as AC circuits. Put your thinking cap on for this theory-based episode on capacitor fundamentals!</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gusd7eqi0">Watch the Video:</h3> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kibjmlmAv9U">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/">DC to Daylight</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: capacitor, capacitive reactance, charge, dielectric constant, series capacitor, discharge, parallel capacitor, RC time constant, natural logarithm, permittivity</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/28125/how-capacitors-work---the-physics-of-capacitors----dc-to-daylight-26/revision/1Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:36:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:f1440a72-0a2b-4713-a987-6c8c4fbcda87tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/28125/how-capacitors-work---the-physics-of-capacitors----dc-to-daylight-26#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 4/25/2023 2:36:00 PM<br /> <p>This episode will take us into the innards of the capacitor, where we&#39;ll look at the physics of what makes a capacitor do what it does. We&#39;ll investigate how plate area, distance and dielectric, all affect the final value of capacitance. We&#39;ll also touch on the topics of RC time constant, series and parallel circuits, as well as a generalized overview of how capacitors behave in DC as well as AC circuits. Put your thinking cap on for this theory-based episode on capacitor fundamentals!</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gusd7eqi0">Watch the Video:</h3> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msT8XF8JrcA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/">DC to Daylight</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: capacitor, capacitive reactance, charge, dielectric constant, series capacitor, discharge, parallel capacitor, RC time constant, natural logarithm, permittivity</div>