Exam Question

### (a) Detailed Method to Measure the Capacitance of a Capacitor
The capacitance of a capacitor, a fundamental electrical property, can be measured using various methods. A common and insightful method, particularly for demonstrating the underlying principles, is the RC (Resistor-Capacitor) Charging and Discharging Method using a DC power supply. This method leverages the time constant of an RC circuit.
**1. Concept and Principle of Measurement:**
* **Capacitance (C)**: The ability of a component to store electrical energy in an electric field. It is defined as the ratio of the charge (Q) stored on the plates to the voltage (V) across them ($$ C = Q/V $$). Its unit is the Farad (F).