Introduction...........................................................................................................5-3 Calculation of Capacitance ...................................................................................5-4 Example : Parallel-Plate Capacitor ....................................................................5-4 Interactive Simulation : Parallel-Plate Capacitor ...........................................5-6 Example : Cylindrical Capacitor........................................................................5-6 Example : Spherical Capacitor...........................................................................5-8 Capacitors in Electric Circuits ..............................................................................5-9 Parallel Connection......................................................................................5-10 Series Connection ........................................................................................5-11 Example : Equivalent Capacitance ..................................................................5-12 Storing Energy in a Capacitor.............................................................................5-13 Energy Density of the Electric Field............................................................5-14 Interactive Simulation : Charge Placed between Capacitor Plates..............5-14 Example : Electric Energy Density of Dry Air................................................5-15 Example : Energy Stored in a Spherical Shell.................................................5-15 Dielectrics ...........................................................................................................5-16 Polarization ..................................................................................................5-18 D