Non-parallel plate capacitance refers to the capacitance between two conductors that are not parallel to each other. In other words, the two conductors are not facing each other directly and may have different shapes or orientations.
The main difference between non-parallel plate capacitance and parallel plate capacitance is the geometry of the two conductors. In parallel plate capacitance, the conductors are facing each other directly and have equal and opposite charges. In non-parallel plate capacitance, the conductors may have different shapes and orientations, resulting in a different distribution of charges and capacitance value.
The capacitance between two non-parallel plates is affected by several factors, including the distance between the plates, the size and shape of the plates, the material properties of the plates, and the dielectric constant of the material between the plates.
Non-parallel plate capacitance has various applications, including touchscreens, sensors, and electronic components such as capacitors and filters. It is also used in scientific research to study the dielectric properties of materials.
The capacitance between two non-parallel plates can be calculated using the same formula as parallel plate capacitance, which is C = εA/d, where C is the capacitance, ε is the dielectric constant, A is the area of the plates, and d is the distance between the plates. However, for non-parallel plates, the area and distance should be measured perpendicular to each other.