Can a single conductor be used as capacitor ?

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A single conductor can exhibit self-capacitance, allowing it to store a small amount of charge. This phenomenon occurs due to the conductor's ability to raise its potential when a charge is present. However, the amount of charge stored is minimal and often considered negligible in practical applications. Therefore, while it is technically possible for a single conductor to act as a capacitor, the effect is typically ignored in most scenarios.

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Arright this appeared in my exam tomorrow and I was baffled by the question...Is there any way to store the charge in single conductor or the answer was "not possible" ?
 
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