Determination should include
- defining
- capacitor
- dielectric
- dielectric constant
- microfarad
- nanofarad
- picofarad
- working voltage
- describing the construction of various capacitors
- drawing the schematic symbols for
- fixed capacitors
- variable capacitors
- polarized electrolytic capacitors
- explaining the significance of the capacitor's voltage rating and capacitance rating
- calculating parallel capacitance, using the formula CT = C1 + C2 + C3 ... CN
- calculating series capacitance, using the appropriate formula
- explaining safety factors involved in handling capacitors.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the characteristics of a good dielectric?
- What are two ways to increase capacitance?
- Why are most capacitors measured in microfarads and picofarads?