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capacitance

 

[ kəˈpæsɪtəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

electrical component

Capacitance is the ability of a system to store an electric charge. It is defined as the ratio of the electric charge stored on a conductor to the electrical potential (voltage) across it. Capacitance is measured in farads.

Synonyms

charge storage, electric capacity, electrical storage

Examples of usage

  • The capacitance of the capacitor is measured in microfarads.
  • Higher capacitance allows for more charge storage.
  • The circuit requires a capacitor with a specific capacitance.
  • The capacitance can be affected by the distance between the plates.

Translations

Translations of the word "capacitance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 capacitância

🇮🇳 संवहनशीलता

🇩🇪 Kapazität

🇮🇩 kapasitansi

🇺🇦 ємність

🇵🇱 pojemność

🇯🇵 キャパシタンス

🇫🇷 capacitance

🇪🇸 capacitancia

🇹🇷 kapasitans

🇰🇷 전하 용량

🇸🇦 السعة

🇨🇿 kapacitance

🇸🇰 kapacitancia

🇨🇳 电容

🇸🇮 kapaciteta

🇮🇸 getu

🇰🇿 сыйымдылық

🇬🇪 კაპაციტურობა

🇦🇿 kapasitans

🇲🇽 capacitancia

Etymology

The term 'capacitance' originates from the mid-19th century, derived from the Latin word 'capacitas', meaning 'capacity'. The concept became essential in electrical engineering as capacitors were developed to store electrical energy. The first clear differentiation of capacitance as a property of components came with the advancements in electrical theory by scientists like Michael Faraday and later developments in the context of electromagnetism. In modern physics, capacitance is a fundamental concept that helps explain how electronic circuits function, especially in relation to AC signals and filtering applications. Capacitors, the devices that exhibit capacitance, saw significant innovation throughout the 20th century, leading to their widespread use in various electronic devices.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,253, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.