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How This Is Calculated


$$ C = \frac{Q}{V} $$
where:

C   =   Capacitance   (F)

Q   =   Charge   (Q)

V   =   Voltage   (V)


Assumptions


  • There is a linear charge-voltage relationship (capacitor behaves ideally).
  • The electric field between plates is uniform.
  • Fringing effects are ignored.
  • No external electric field are influencing the capacitor.


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