Photo of the structure of capacitor

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Why do capacitors have different physical characteristics?

Capacitors with different physical characteristics (such as shape and size of their plates) store different amounts of charge for the same applied voltage across their plates. The capacitance of a capacitor is defined as the ratio of the maximum charge that can be stored in a capacitor to the applied voltage across its plates.

How does a capacitor work?

Basically, a capacitor consists of two parallel conductive plates separated by insulating material. Due to this insulation between the conductive plates, the charge/current cannot flow between the plates and is retained at the plates.

How does a capacitor behave like a battery?

And a capacitor behaves like a battery. Their size varies from a small bead type used in electronic circuitry and large ones used for power factor improvement in power circuitry. Basically, a capacitor consists of two parallel conductive plates separated by insulating material.

What is the simplest form of capacitor diagram?

The simplest form of capacitor diagram can be seen in the above image which is self-explanatory. The shown capacitor has air as a dielectric medium but practically specific insulating material with the ability to maintain the charge on the plates is used. It may be ceramic, paper, polymer, oil, etc.

How do you charge a capacitor?

In order to charge the capacitor, it has to be connected across a voltage source and the charging current will continuously flow to the capacitor till it is fully charged. Once it is fully charged it by itself becomes a voltage source. Also, have a look at the adjacent image to see how a small cylindrical capacitor will look like.