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Two conductors, initially uncharged, will obtain equal and opposite charges Q when a potential difference is applied between them. It is observed the charge Q is always directly proportional to the applied voltage V. The capacitance C is the constant of proportionality:

Q = C V

The units of capacitance are Coulombs/Volt = Farads.


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