Capacitance

Capacitance is a measure of how much electric charge a device can store for a given voltage. Think of it like a water tank: the tank's size determines how much water (electric charge) it can hold before the pressure (voltage) increases. In electrostatics, capacitors are components that store electrical energy temporarily, releasing it when needed. Higher capacitance means more charge can be stored. This property is crucial in various applications, such as smoothing out electrical signals in circuits and providing energy bursts in devices like cameras and power supplies.