noun
- the ability of a system to store an electric charge
Usage: physics; electronics
Examples
- The capacitance of the circuit determines how much charge it can store.
- Engineers measured the capacitance using specialized equipment.
- Higher capacitance allows for greater energy storage in the device.
- The capacitor’s capacitance was rated at 100 microfarads.
- Temperature changes can affect the capacitance of electronic components.
- Students learned to calculate capacitance in their physics class.