K.C.S.E Physics Q & A - MODEL 2017PP2QN18

K.C.S.E Physics Q & A - MODEL 2017PP2QN18

​(a) State two factors that affect the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor. 
(b) Figure 9 shows an electric circuit in which three capacitors are connected across a power supply.

​Determine the;
(i) total capacitance, 
(ii) quantity of charge stored on the 8uF capacitor. 

answers

​(a) — Area of overlap of the plates
— Distance between the plates.
— Type of dielectric.