Capacitance

Definition

Capacitance is the ability of a capacitor to store electrical energy in an electric field. It is defined as the ratio of stored charge on each plate to the potential difference across them.

Related terms

Capacitor:

An electronic component used to store electrical energy.

Dielectric:

An insulating material placed between capacitor plates to increase capacitance.

Charge:

The fundamental property of matter responsible for electrical interactions.