SciShow
The Physics of the Weird and Wonderful Theremin
Electronic music is older than you may think. Enter the theremin - a device that turns your body into part of a capacitor, and allows you to play music without even touching an instrument!
Bozeman Science
Electric Permittivity
In this video Paul Andersen explains how electric permittivity of a material resists the formation of electric fields. Capacitors store energy be preventing the formation of electric fields in dielectric material. The electric...
Bozeman Science
Resistors and Capacitors
In this video Paul Andersen explains how resistors and capacitors affect circuits. The resistance of a resistor is affected by the resistivity of the material and the geometry of the resistor. The current through a resistor can be...
Crash Course
Voltage, Electric Energy, and Capacitors: Crash Course Physics
So, how do those defibrillators you see on TV actually work? Surprise! Physics can explain! Okay buckle up, everyone! Today, Shini has the task of breaking down Electrical Potential Energy, Electric Potential, Voltage, Capacitors, Energy...
Flipping Physics
Parallel Plate Capacitors
We derive the equation for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor. Learn how adding a dielectric material to a capacitor affects its capacitance and discover the definition of the dielectric constant.
Curated Video
Capacitors in Parallel - calculations electronics engineering
Learn how to calculate circuits with capacitors in parallel with this tutorial on electronic engineering.
Curated Video
Capacitor calculations - Basic calculations for capacitors in series and parallel
Capacitor calculations - In this video we learn how the basics calculations for capacitors, capacitor charge, capacity, capacitor discharge time, capacitor charge time , capacitor time constant, series capacitors, parallel capacitors,...
Flipping Physics
#70 Electricity and Magnetism Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about what happens to the capacitance of a capacitor when you add a dielectric.
Curated Video
What is a Capacitor
What is a capacitor, in this short video we learn the basics of what a capacitor is so you can recognise them in circuit boards.
Physics Girl
DIY Lightning Experiment! Make a SHOCKING Capacitor
Create "lightning" in your living room! Make giant sparks by building up static charge on a homemade 2-plate capacitor, and discharging through a grounded rod. Watch as my friend Ashley agrees to touch the charged-up capacitor. How is it...
Flipping Physics
Capacitors - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism review of Capacitors including: demonstrating what capacitors are, defining capacitance, discharging a capacitor, deriving the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor, defining dielectrics,...
msvgo
Effect of Dielectric on Capacitance
This nugget explains the effects of inserting a dielectric between a capacitor. It also explains the concept of dielectric constant.
Curated OER
How a Capacitor Works
A capacitor stores energy in the form of an electric charge. See a circuit diagram explaining charges and electron flow. Equations are given for energy and a capacitor is made. Show this to your physics or beginning electronics class.
Crash Course
Crash Course Physics #27: Voltage, Electric Charge, and Capacitors
So, how do those defibrillators you see on TV actually work? Surprise! Physics can explain! Okay buckle up, everyone! In this video episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini has the task of breaking down Electrical Potential Energy,...