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One use of a capacitor is for the storage of electrical energy. Briefly explain how a capacitor stores energy.

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  10. What are polar and non-polar covalent bonds ?

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  12. Find an expression for the capacity of a metallic sphere.

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  14. Show that the capacitance of an insulated spherical conductor is direc...

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  16. What is capacitor? Explain its principle.

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  18. What are the factors on which capacitance of a parallel plate capacito...

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  19. Derive an expression for capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor.

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