Capacitors and Dielectrics



Title Capacitors and Dielectrics
Description This is a simulated lab exploring the relationship of a capacitors physical characteristics and the role of dielectrics in capacitor performance. Students should have a functional understanding of graphical analysis and access to a suitable graphical analysis tool.
Subject Physics
Level High School
Type Lab
Duration 90 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords capacitance, capacitor, dielectric, electric field, stored energy
Simulation(s) Capacitor Lab

Author(s) Thad Gough
Contact Email thadgough@gmail.com
School / Organization Perryville High School
Date submitted 12/19/12
Date updated 12/19/12