Meaning & Definition of word "Capacitance"

Capacitance

/kəˈpæsɪtəns/

1. The ability of a system to store an electric charge, measured in farads.
- Example: The capacitance of the capacitor used in the circuit is 10 microfarads.
2. A measure of the capability of two conductive plates, separated by an insulator, to store electric charge.
- Example: In this setup, the capacitance is increased by using a dielectric with a higher permittivity.
3. The property of a component or circuit that determines how much electric charge it can store at a given voltage.
- Example: Increasing the area of the plates can significantly enhance the capacitance of the capacitor.
4. The ratio of electric charge on each conductor to the potential difference between them.
- Example: The capacitance is defined mathematically as C = Q/V, where Q is the charge and V is the voltage.

Derived from the Latin 'capacitās', meaning 'capacity'.

high capacitance:

Indicates a large amount of charge storage capability.

capacitive coupling:

A method of transferring signals between two circuits without a direct electrical connection.

capacitor:

An electronic component that stores electrical energy in an electric field.

inductance:

The property of an electrical conductor that opposes a change in current.

Meaning: High capacity storage

Example Sentence: That new phone has some serious capacitance, it can hold so much data.