What Is a Capacitor and How Do Capacitors Work? The Tiny Component Powering Every Gadget!

Capacitors are everywhere – from your smartphone to power grids – but how do they work, and why are they so essential? In this video, we break down capacitors using a detailed 3D animation, covering: - What capacitors do & why they’re vital in electronics - How they store & release energy - How capacitors filter signals & regulate voltage - The different types of capacitors & their uses What You’ll Learn: Capacitors are electronic components that store and release energy through electric fields. They are used for power regulation, filtering noise, and energy storage. Whether you’re curious about electronics or studying electrical engineering, this capacitor deep dive will help you understand their role in circuits! 📺 Want more in-depth engineering content? Watch more of our videos to learn more about electrical components: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMYs4I6KHcJVTTMvFc2PnLmLtzc3hiMhc ・＊・＊・＊ ⚙️ Free resources aiming to help engineering: ・Official website: https://engineeringness.com/ ⭐ Follow us on social media: ・X: https://x.com/engineeringness ・Facebook: https://facebook.com/engineeringness/ ・LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/engineeringness/ ・Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/engineeringness/ ✉️ Contact: ・Email: [email protected] ・＊・＊・＊ ⏲️ Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 1:07 - Scientific Principle Behind the Capacitor 2:25 - How Capacitors Work in Circuits 3:14 - The Anatomy of a Capacitor 3:54 - The Effects of a Capacitor in a Circuit 5:00 - Types of Capacitors 6:00 - Conclusion 🧷 About: In this video, we break down the science behind capacitors, how they store and release energy, and why they’re essential in modern electronics. ・＊・＊・＊ 📝 Credit: 🎨 3D Animation by Estevão Alves (Stay): ・Portfolio: https://estevaoalves.com/ ・Shop: https://cozydragon.shop/ 🎵 Babylon - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100314 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ ・＊・＊・＊ #engineeringness #engineering #electronics #capacitor #capacitors #howcapacitorswork #electricalengineering #technology