7. Electronics – 7.2 Capacitors (teacher instructions)
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Experimentation instructions:
Background information on the content and practical information on conducting the “Capacitors" experiment.
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2022-10-24
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The experiment provides students with the opportunity to learn about capacitors which play a significant role in the family of passive electronic components. The function of capacitors to store and release electrical energy is used everywhere, for example in camera flashes and mobile phones.
Capacitors are also important for using renewable energies.
One item deals with „Technical application and vocational orientation“.
Capacitors are also important for using renewable energies.
One item deals with „Technical application and vocational orientation“.
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Learning resource type:
Experiment
Subjects:
Physics; Technology
Grade levels:
Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school; Vocational training
Keywords:
Capacitor (electricity); Electrical circuit; Electricity; Electronics; Energy
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Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
Dr. Ramon Leyendecker
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© Siemens Stiftung 2022