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Capacitance is the ability of a system to store electric charge, typically measured in farads, and is a crucial concept in electrostatics. Check FAQs
C=εrRsashell[Coulomb](ashell-Rs)
C - Capacitance?εr - Relative Permittivity?Rs - Radius of Sphere?ashell - Radius of Shell?[Coulomb] - Coulomb constant?

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0.0113Edit=4.5Edit1.2E+7Edit2.8E+7Edit9E+9(2.8E+7Edit-1.2E+7Edit)
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Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
C=εrRsashell[Coulomb](ashell-Rs)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
C=4.51.2E+7m2.8E+7m[Coulomb](2.8E+7m-1.2E+7m)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
C=4.51.2E+7m2.8E+7m9E+9(2.8E+7m-1.2E+7m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
C=4.51.2E+72.8E+79E+9(2.8E+7-1.2E+7)
Next Step Evaluate
C=0.0112734874828076F
LAST Step Rounding Answer
C=0.0113F

Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Capacitance
Capacitance is the ability of a system to store electric charge, typically measured in farads, and is a crucial concept in electrostatics.
Symbol: C
Measurement: CapacitanceUnit: F
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Relative Permittivity
Relative Permittivity is a measure of the ability of a material to store electric charge and is a critical parameter in electrostatics.
Symbol: εr
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Sphere
Radius of Sphere is the radius of a sphere in electrostatics, used to calculate the electric field and potential at a point in space.
Symbol: Rs
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Shell
Radius of Shell is the distance from the center of the nucleus to the outermost electron in an atom, representing the outer boundary of an electron shell.
Symbol: ashell
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Coulomb constant
Coulomb constant appears in Coulomb's law and quantifies the electrostatic force between two point charges. It plays a fundamental role in the study of electrostatics.
Symbol: [Coulomb]
Value: 8.9875E+9

Other Formulas to find Capacitance

​Go Capacitance
C=εrQV
​Go Capacitance of Cylindrical Capacitor
C=εrLCylinder2[Coulomb](r2-r1)
​Go Capacitor with Dielectric
C=εεrAs

Other formulas in Capacitance category

​Go Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor
C=εr[Permitivity-vacuum]Aplates
​Go Capacitance for Parallel Plate Capacitors with Dielectric between them
C=εεrAs
​Go Equivalent Capacitance for Two Capacitors in Parallel
Ceq, Parallel=C1+C2
​Go Equivalent Capacitance for Two Capacitors in Series
Ceq, Series=C1C2C1+C2

How to Evaluate Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor?

Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor evaluator uses Capacitance = (Relative Permittivity*Radius of Sphere*Radius of Shell)/([Coulomb]*(Radius of Shell-Radius of Sphere)) to evaluate the Capacitance, Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor formula is defined as a measure of the ability of a spherical capacitor to store electric charge, which depends on the permittivity of the surrounding medium, the radius of the spherical shell, and the distance between the shell and the center of the sphere. Capacitance is denoted by C symbol.

How to evaluate Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor, enter Relative Permittivity r), Radius of Sphere (Rs) & Radius of Shell (ashell) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor

What is the formula to find Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor?
The formula of Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor is expressed as Capacitance = (Relative Permittivity*Radius of Sphere*Radius of Shell)/([Coulomb]*(Radius of Shell-Radius of Sphere)). Here is an example- 0.011273 = (4.5*12400000*27600000)/([Coulomb]*(27600000-12400000)).
How to calculate Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor?
With Relative Permittivity r), Radius of Sphere (Rs) & Radius of Shell (ashell) we can find Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor using the formula - Capacitance = (Relative Permittivity*Radius of Sphere*Radius of Shell)/([Coulomb]*(Radius of Shell-Radius of Sphere)). This formula also uses Coulomb constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Capacitance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Capacitance-
  • Capacitance=Relative Permittivity*Charge/VoltageOpenImg
  • Capacitance=(Relative Permittivity*Length of Cylinder)/(2*[Coulomb]*(Outer Radius of Cylinder-Inner Radius of Cylinder))OpenImg
  • Capacitance=(Permittivity*Relative Permittivity*Area)/Distance between Deflecting PlatesOpenImg
Can the Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor be negative?
No, the Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor, measured in Capacitance cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor?
Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor is usually measured using the Farad[F] for Capacitance. Kilofarad[F], Millifarad[F], Microfarad[F] are the few other units in which Capacitance of Spherical Capacitor can be measured.
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