Tin Foil and wax paper Capacitor

5C20.10D | Ca1
Catalog: 
5C20.10D
Location: 
Ca1
Room: 
PS F175
Quantity: 
1
Setup Time: 
10 min
Instructors: 
Sankey
  • Two pieces of tin foil, sheet of wax paper and an LCR meter.
    Two pieces of tin foil, sheet of wax paper and an LCR meter.
  • A sheet of tin foil.
    A sheet of tin foil.
  • Add a sheet of wax paper
    Add a sheet of wax paper
  • Add another sheet of tin foil.
    Add another sheet of tin foil.
  • Use the book to add a little weight.
    Use the book to add a little weight.
Date Added: 
Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 12:00am
Description: 

With tin two tin foild sheets and a sheet of wax paper in the middle a simple capacitor is constructed.

Purpose: 
To show how to make a capacitor.