Capacitors

[Wingtips]

Do we need to know about capacitors for the exam?

[Phy124]

Do we need to know about capacitors for the exam?

Are you doing the further electronics detailed study? If not, no.

If yes;

• explain the effect of capacitors in terms of
– potential difference (voltage drop) and current when charging and discharging
– time constant for charging and discharging, τ = RC
– smoothing for DC power supplies;

From the Physics Study Design - Further electronics key knowledge

[Wingtips]

Nope. Thank you, that's a relief!