Capacitor

Definition

A capacitor is an electronic component that stores and releases electrical energy. It consists of two conductive plates separated by an insulating material, known as a dielectric.

Related terms

Electric Field: The region around a charged object where electric forces are exerted on other charged objects.

Dielectric Constant: A measure of how well an insulating material can store electrical energy in a capacitor.

Charging and Discharging: The processes of storing and releasing electrical energy in a capacitor.