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Simple Ways to Make Real Capacitors.

Authors :
Herman, Rhett
Source :
Physics Teacher. Nov2014, Vol. 52 Issue 8, p482-484. 3p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses several ways on how to make capacitors from common materials. The materials used include a roll of aluminum foil, sheets of paper, and a book. The types of capacitors that were created and discussed include parallel plate capacitor, radial electrolytic capacitor, and two-plate book capacitor.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0031921X
Volume :
52
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Physics Teacher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
101773525
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4897586