What is meant by charge on a capacitor?

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"What is meant by charge on a capacitor?"

Answer: As we know, a simple capacitor (say a parallel plate capacitor) consists of two plates parallel to each other. When charged, charge on either plate of the capacitor is called charge on the capacitor.

The following links will help you explore further and understand more

• http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/capac.htm


• http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/capac.html


• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNpbdptwxlQ


• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdXbnhb1bVo&feature=related