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Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance with clear formula symbols explained —
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Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance — Final Last-
Minute Revision Notes
1. Chapter Relevance to Board Exam
Fully relevant — high weightage in theory & numericals
2. Core Theory
Electrostatic Potential (V): Work done by external force to bring unit positive
charge from infinity to point (scalar, unit: Volt).
Potential due to point charge q at distance r :
1 q
V =
4πε0 r
Potential due to system of charges: Sum of potentials due to individual
charges.
Potential due to dipole:
Axial line:
1 p
V =
4πε0 r2
Equatorial line:
V =0
Electric Field and Potential relation:
dV
E=−
dr
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Equipotential surfaces: Surfaces of constant potential; electric field
perpendicular to these surfaces.
Electric potential energy between two charges q1 , q2 separated by r :
1 q1 q2
U=
4πε0 r
Capacitance (C):
Q
C=
V
Capacitance of parallel plate capacitor:
ε0 A
C=
d
With dielectric of constant K :
ε0 A
C=K
d
Capacitors in series:
1 1
=∑
Ceq Ci
Capacitors in parallel:
Ceq = ∑ Ci
Energy stored in capacitor:
1
U= CV 2
2
3. Formula & Symbol Bank
Formula Meaning of Symbols
1 q
V = 4πε0 r
V : Potential (V), q : charge (C), r: distance from
charge (m), ε0 : permittivity of free space
E = − dV
dr
E : Electric field (V/m), V : potential (V), r:
distance along field line (m), dV /dr : rate of
change of potential with distance
p = q × 2a p: dipole moment (C·m), q : charge magnitude,
2a: separation distance between charges
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Formula Meaning of Symbols
Q
C= V
C : capacitance (F), Q: charge stored (C), V :
potential difference (V)
ε0 A
C= d
A: plate area (m²), d: plate separation (m)
U = 12 CV 2
U : energy stored (J), C : capacitance (F), V :
voltage (V)
4. Trends & Key Points
Topic Important Point
Equipotential No work done moving charge
surfaces on surface; E ⊥ to surface
Inside conductor E = 0, potential constant
Dielectric effect Increases capacitance by factor
K ; reduces electric field inside
Series capacitors Ceq decreases; charge same
on each capacitor
Parallel capacitors Ceq increases; voltage same
across each capacitor
5. Common Mistakes to Avoid
Forgetting negative sign in E = −dV /dr
Assuming potential on equatorial line of dipole ≠ 0 (it is zero)
Using wrong formula for capacitance with dielectric (must multiply by K )
Assuming electric field inside conductor is non-zero
Confusing energy stored formula U = 12 CV 2 with U = QV
Forgetting unit conversions in numerical problems
6. Rapid Revision Checklist
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Write down definition of potential and capacitance
Recall formula for potential due to point charge and dipole
Understand relation E = −dV /dr and its significance
Know properties of equipotential surfaces
Memorize capacitance formulas for parallel plate and with dielectric
Practice series and parallel capacitor formulae
Energy stored formula and its units
Recognize common traps in numerical and theory questions
This set covers 100% of board exam relevant theory, formulae, symbols, and
concepts for full marks.
Revise this carefully — no need to open any other book.
If you want, I can also generate quick formula-only sheets or exam-style MCQs on
this chapter.
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