Title: Determine the characteristics of capacitance.
Course: Electronics Technology (17101-II) > Section: Working with Alternating Current (AC) Circuits

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?