Calculate the Capacitance given the Charge and Potential Difference

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To calculate capacitance, divide the charge in coulombs by the potential difference in volts. The formula for capacitance is C = Q/V, where C is capacitance, Q is charge, and V is voltage. For conversion to picofarads, multiply the result by 10^-12. This method is correct for determining capacitance based on the given charge and potential difference. Proper application of this formula will yield accurate capacitance values.
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Homework Statement
Find capacitance between two objects; one with charge +30 nC the other with charge -30 nC. Potential difference is 500 V.
Relevant Equations
C = Q/V
Hello, I would like some help on a homework problem. I would think that capacitance would simply be the positive charge's value in C divided by the deltaV value then multiplied by 10^-12 for pF conversion. Does this look like the right approach?
 
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boostlover123 said:
Hello, I would like some help on a homework problem. I would think that capacitance would simply be the positive charge's value in C divided by the deltaV value then multiplied by 10^-12 for pF conversion. Does this look like the right approach?
Yes, it does.
 

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