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SPACE - LAB - Q3 2 Capacitance

The document describes a laboratory experiment on capacitance using a PHET simulation. The objectives are to determine capacitance with different dielectrics and connections of capacitors. Part A explores dielectrics, finding capacitance increases with higher dielectric constants. Part B examines capacitors in series, finding total capacitance decreases and voltages divide. Part C looks at parallel capacitors, finding voltages are equal and total capacitance increases. The document provides instructions and questions to guide the virtual experiment.

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SPACE - LAB - Q3 2 Capacitance

The document describes a laboratory experiment on capacitance using a PHET simulation. The objectives are to determine capacitance with different dielectrics and connections of capacitors. Part A explores dielectrics, finding capacitance increases with higher dielectric constants. Part B examines capacitors in series, finding total capacitance decreases and voltages divide. Part C looks at parallel capacitors, finding voltages are equal and total capacitance increases. The document provides instructions and questions to guide the virtual experiment.

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S.P.A.C.E. LABORATORY NO.

1
CAPACITANCE
Name Rating:
Grade and Section Date:

A. S.P.A.C.E. Lab Objectives:


At the end of the laboratory study, I should be able to:
1. Determine the capacitance in capacitors with varying dielectrics.
2. Find for the total capacitance in varying connections of capacitors.
B. Materials:
The S.P.A.C.E. Lab will require the following:
PHET Lab:
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/cheerpj/capacitor-lab/latest/capacito
r-lab.html?simulation=capacitor-lab
Scan the QR Code on the right or click Any device where the lab may
be access.
C. Let’s do an e-lab!

PART A: Dielectrics:

1. Click on the “Dielectrics” tab.


2. Set the plates to the area A between (205 mm 2), separation d between (8.0 mm), maximum positive battery voltage
(1.5 V) and minimum dielectric constant (1) with zero offset to begin. See fig. below.
3. Determine the value of and compare it to the value from the bar chart.

Bar Chart C0 = _________

Calculated:
4. Insert the dielectric material in the capacitor, and determine the value of the capacitance C (in F)
5. Change the value of the dielectric constant k then complete the following data table (keep the plate separation and
area constant through all trials)

Dielectric Constant Capacitance (F) from Bar Chart


Trial
k C
1 1
2 1.5
3 2
4 2.5
5 3
6 3.5
7 4
8 4.5
9 5

Part B: Capacitance in Series

6. Click on the “Multiple Capacitors” tab.


7. Click on three capacitor in series button.
8. Move the voltage slide to maximum and measure the voltage across the battery with the voltmeter Vmax=1.5V,click
on three capacitors in series.
9. Change the settings on the 3 capacitors to : C1= 1pF, C2= 2pF, C3= 2.5pF , as shown below

10. Now measure the voltage across each capacitor. V1= ______            V2=_____           V3=____

11. What is the relationship of voltages?

12. Using the stated capacitance (1.0x10-13 F, 2.0x10-13 F, 2.5x10-13 F) find the charge on each

capacitor. q1=____                  q2=____              q3=____

13. Comment on your results of the stored charge with q1, q2, and q3.

14. What is the total capacitance in Farads? Read meter.


15. Use formula to find the total capacitance. Show your calculation:

Part C: Parallel Capacitors


1. Click on the “Multiple Capacitors” tab.
2. Click on three capacitor in series button.
3. Move the voltage slide to maximum and measure the voltage across the battery with the voltmeter
Vmax=15.0 V . Click on three capacitors in parallel.
4. Change the settings on the 3 capacitors to : C1= 1pF, C2= 2pF, C3= 2.5pF , as shown below
5. Now measure the voltage across each capacitor.
V1= ______            V2=_____           V3=____

6. What is the relationship of voltages?

7. Using the stated capacitance (1.0x10-13 F, 2.0x10-13 F, 2.5x10-13 F) find the charge on each

capacitor. q1=____                  q2=____              q3=____

8. Comment on your results of the stored charge with q1, q2, and q3.

9. What is the total capacitance in Farads? Read meter.

10. Use formula to find the total capacitance and compare to bar chart. Show your solution:

Guide Questions:
1. How is the physical characteristic of the capacitance and the voltage applied to it affect its magnitude?
2. If you wish to store a large amount of charge in a capacitor bank, would you connect capacitors in series or in
parallel?

16. Conculsion:

SCORING RUBRIC:
The experiment shall be rated based on the criteria below:
5 – Excellent; 4 – Very Good; 3 – Good; 2 – Poor; 1- Very Poor

CRITERIA RATING
1. Data is accurately and precisely presented.
2. Answers to the questions are relevant and accurate.
3. Analysis shows in-depth understanding of the principle/theory and or concept.
4. Conclusion is comprehensive and clearly related to the objective/s stated.
5. Experiment paper is neatly submitted.
TOTAL /25

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