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This is a very interesting site for physics and electrical engineering students. Beginning with their history, this site explains concepts of capacitors or condensors. Definition and formulae concerning capacitors are given. Concepts of dielectric and dielectric constants are explained and the dielectric constants of popular metals are also given. Also featured are pictures of different types of capacitors with their explanation. For students who want to broden their horizon, suggestions for further reading are provided at the bottom of the page.
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Electricity & Magnetism
- Capacitance
- High School
- Lower Undergraduate
- Instructional Material
= Tutorial
Appropriate Courses Categories Ratings
- Physical Science
- Physics First
- Conceptual Physics
- Algebra-based Physics
- AP Physics
- Lesson Plan
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© 2001 Tony von Roon
Keywords:
capacitors, description of capacitors, electricity, how a capacitor works
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Metadata instance created July 6, 2006 by Jessica Hollums
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August 20, 2020 by Bruce Mason
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T. Roon, (2001), WWW Document, (http://www.tonyvanroon.com/oldwebsite/gadgets/caps/caps.html).
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T. Roon, Capacitors Tutorial (2001), <http://www.tonyvanroon.com/oldwebsite/gadgets/caps/caps.html>.
APA Format
Roon, T. (2006, May 4). Capacitors Tutorial. Retrieved April 27, 2025, from http://www.tonyvanroon.com/oldwebsite/gadgets/caps/caps.html
Chicago Format
Roon, Tony. Capacitors Tutorial. May 4, 2006. http://www.tonyvanroon.com/oldwebsite/gadgets/caps/caps.html (accessed 27 April 2025).
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Roon, Tony. Capacitors Tutorial. 2001. 4 May 2006. 27 Apr. 2025 <http://www.tonyvanroon.com/oldwebsite/gadgets/caps/caps.html>.
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