How do you charge a capacitor?
A capacitor usually consists of two conductors placed close to each other. It stores electrical charge in units that are called a farad. Common capacitor values typically range from picofarads to nanofarads to microfarads. To charge a capacitor, you only need to attach it directly to a power source. Since this will charge it almost immediately, use a resistor to slow this charging time down. Also, to measure the voltage of the capacitor before, during, and after discharging, use a multimeter. Connect one end of the battery holder to the switch. Make sure the switch is open (in the up position). Attach a resistor to the other end of the switch. Secure one end of a capacitor to the resistor, and the other end of the capacitor to the unoccupied terminal of the battery holder. Change the settings on the multimeter to that of voltage. Place one lead across one end of the capacitor and the other lead across the other end of the capacitor. You may need to find it necessary to use extra wires
