Capacitance

Capacitance refers to how well an object can store Charge.

Definition §

Formula §

$$C=\frac{q}{\Delta V}$$

• $q$ = Charge given to capacitor (in $C$)
• $\Delta V$ = Electrical Potential difference i.e. voltage (in $V$)
• $C$ = Capacitance (in Farads, $F$)

This is by definition.

In Capacitors §

Assuming we our capacitor consists of two parallel plates, with unlike charges of equal magnitude. Also assume both capacitors have the same area.