How Do You Measure Absolute Capacitance with a Ballistic Galvanometer?

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The discussion centers on measuring absolute capacitance using a ballistic galvanometer in an electricity lab setting. The user seeks clarification on the concept of absolute capacitance, distinguishing it from self-capacitance. The conversation highlights the lack of readily available resources on this specific topic, indicating a gap in educational materials. Ultimately, the consensus suggests that absolute capacitance is synonymous with general capacitance.

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My question is : What is the absolute capacitance?In my electricity lab, I was assigned to prepare a report on measuring absolute capacitance of a capacitor using ballistic galvanometer.
I am familiar to the term self capacitance but not the absolute one. My mentor asked me to find it out by myself. But I couldn't find any source in the internet to have a precise concept.Could anyone please help?
 
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Hi PratyashAstro. http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5725/red5e5etimes5e5e45e5e25.gif

I think it is just capacitance.
 
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