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Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysicsElectrostatic Potential and Capacitance2 Marks
Question
Write the principle of capacitor.
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Answer

The potential of a charged conductor can be reduced by placing another earthed conductor near it. In this way the ability of the conductor to store charge, which we call capacitance, increases. Such adjustment is called a capacitor.

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