manjuvenamma said:How can then we talk about potential of the conductor plate which contains the charge?
A capacitor stores energy by creating an electric field between two conductive plates, with an insulating material (dielectric) in between. When a voltage is applied to the capacitor, one plate becomes positively charged while the other becomes negatively charged, thus creating an electric potential energy between the plates.
The working principle of a capacitor is based on the ability of the dielectric material to store energy in an electric field. When a voltage is applied to the capacitor, the electric field is established between the plates, which results in the storage of charge and energy.
A capacitor discharges when there is a path for the stored energy to flow from one plate to the other. This can happen when a circuit is completed, allowing the electric charge to flow through the capacitor and back into the circuit.
The dielectric material in a capacitor serves as an insulator between the two conductive plates, allowing the electric field to build up and store energy. Different types of dielectric materials have different properties, which can affect the capacitance and performance of the capacitor.
The capacitance of a capacitor is a measure of its ability to store charge and energy. A higher capacitance means that the capacitor can store more charge and energy for a given voltage. This affects the working principle as a larger capacitance results in a stronger electric field and a higher amount of stored energy.