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A capacitor is a passive electronic component that stores electrical energy in an electric field. It consists of two conductive plates separated by an insulating material called a dielectric.
When a voltage is applied to a capacitor, it stores energy by creating an electric field between its plates. The amount of energy stored is proportional to the capacitance of the capacitor and the square of the voltage applied.
The formula for calculating the energy stored in a capacitor is: E = 1/2 * C * V^2, where E is the energy in joules, C is the capacitance in farads, and V is the voltage in volts.
The amount of energy stored in a capacitor depends on its capacitance, which is determined by the size and distance between the plates, and the voltage applied to the capacitor. The type of dielectric material used also affects the amount of energy stored.
Capacitors are commonly used in electronic circuits to store energy and release it when needed. They are often used to filter out unwanted signals, stabilize power supplies, and store energy for short bursts of high power demand. They can also be used in timing circuits and to control the flow of current in a circuit.