Apply the equation C=Q/V Understand the differences between, and be able to calculate the equivalent capacitance of capacitors connected in series and parallel. Calculate charge, potential difference, and capacitance of capacitors in series and parallel.

Lecture 7: Capacitance, Capacitors in Series and Parallel

Objectives:

• Understand capacitance and apply the equation C=Q/V
• Calculate the capacitance of capacitors having special geometries
• Find the equivalent capacitance of capacitors connected in series and parallel
• Solve circuits containing capacitors in series and parallel

• Video lecture_07a_capacitance.mp4
• Slides for printing: lecture_07a_capacitance.pdf
• Video lecture_07b_capacitors_in_series.mp4
• Slides for printing: lecture_07b_capacitors_in_series.pdf