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Topic: Capacitance Week 5
Learning Sheet 3
I. OBJECTIVE
At the end of the lesson, the learners CAN……
1. Explain the functionality of capacitors based on how they are constructed.
2. Compute for the capacitance of a capacitor using the formula of capacitance
II. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
1.1. Summary of the Essential concept
Capacitors
A capacitor is an electric component that temporarily stores charges within a circuit. Inside it are tow
conducting plates facing each other and separated by an insulator referred to as a dielectric. This material
impedes the continuous passage of electric current through the capacitor and stores it until it is discharged at a
later time.
Capacitors are constructed by inserting an insulator to form a gap along the path of a conductor. The size
of this insulator affects the number of charges stored in the capacitor. The junction between the conductor and
the dielectric in a capacitor can be adjusted so the number of charges that can be stored by the capacitor may
vary. This will be discussed later in this module. This junction is in the form of a plate to accommodate and
hold the dielectric in place. Aside from the distance between the conductor and the insulator, changing the
diameter of the conducting plates also changes the number of charges that the capacitor can store.
The number of charges stored in a capacitor per unit of electric potential is referred to as capacitance.
Mathematically, it is computed using the following equation:
Q
C=
V
In this equation, C is the capacitance of the capacitor, Q is the magnitude of the charge stored on each
plate, and V is the voltage applied to each palate. The unit used to measure capacitance is coulomb per volt
(C/V) or farad (F.
Example:
a. Compute the capacitance if the value of charge stored is 0.3x10−6 C and the voltage supplied is 1x103
V.
Solution:
0.3 x 10−6 C
C= 3 = 3 x 10−10 F
1 x 10 V
The capacitance is approximately 3 x 10−10 F.
b. Calculate the capacitance of a capacitor if it stores a charge of 4.1 x 10−5 C when delivered with a
voltage of 2.5 x 10 4 V.
Solution:
4.1 x 10−5 C
C= 4 = 1.64 x 10−10 F
2.5 x 10 V
The capacitance is approximately1.64 x 10−10 F.
c. A battery connected to the plates of a 3.00 μF capacitor stores a charge of 27.0μ C. How much
voltage is provided by the battery?
Solution:
27.0 x 10−6 C
V= =9V
3.00 x 10−6 F
The voltage provided by the battery is 9 V.

1.2. Testing of Knowledge
Solve the following problems. Show schematic solutions for each.
1. Solve for the capacitance of a capacitor if it stores a charge of 1.3 x 10−4 C when delivered with a
voltage of 3 x 10 3 V.
2. How much charge can a 4.00μF capacitor store on its plates when it is connected to a 12.0-V
battery?
1.3. Knowledge Scanning

Based on the construction of a capacitor, how do these electronic components store
charged?
1.4. Integration of Learning
What Skills have you learned from this lesson?
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III. SELF-DETERMINING PRACTICE

Solve the following problems. Show schematic solutions for each.
1. A capacitor with air between its plated has a capacitance of 5 μF. What is its capacitance when dry
wax with a dielectric constant of 2.7is placed between the plates?
2. Compute for the charge on each plate of a 0.07μF capacitor when the potential difference between the
plates is 210 V.
3. A capacitor is charged 8.79 nC and has a 150-V potential difference between its terminals. What is the
capacitance offered by the capacitor?
IV. REFLECTION
Capacitors keep charges for a period of time and later on discharge these to the circuit when they
are needed. Similarly, how can keeping some things to yourself benefit to interaction with the
people around you?
Reference:
Arevalo, R.L (2017). General Physics 2. Makati City: Diwa Senior High School Series
Arevalo, R.L (2016). General Physics 2. Quezon City: Exploring Life through Science Series
Prepared By: Jerry G. Tubongbanua

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Topic: Capacitance Week 5

The capacitance is approximately 3 x 10−10 F.

The capacitance is approximately1.64 x 10−10 F.

The voltage provided by the battery is 9 V.

1.3. Knowledge Scanning

1.4. Integration of Learning

What Skills have you learned from this lesson?

III. SELF-DETERMINING PRACTICE

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