Here's how it works:
* Structure: A capacitor consists of two conductive plates separated by a non-conductive material called a dielectric.
* Charging: When a voltage is applied across the plates, an electric field builds up in the dielectric, causing opposite charges to accumulate on the plates. This stored charge is what the capacitor "holds."
* Discharging: When the voltage is removed, the stored charge can be released, creating a current flow.
Think of it like a tiny battery: A capacitor stores electrical energy, just like a battery does, but it can release it much faster.
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