What is the formula linking energy stored (E), capacitance (C), and potential difference (V)?
E = energy stored (J)
C = capacitance (F)
V = potential difference (V)
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How is the energy stored in a capacitor represented as area under a graph?
The energy stored in a capacitor can be represented as the area under a graph of charge against voltage.
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What are some uses of capacitors as storage of energy?
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Why are capacitors used in electronic flash photography?
Capacitors can provide a high current for a short period oftime, which is needed to create the flash of light.
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What happens to the energy stored by a capacitor as the potential difference across it increases?
The energy stored increases.
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