What term describes a capacitor's ability to hold electrical charge?

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15 Dec 2018
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Explanation

The correct term for a capacitor's ability to store electrical charge is capacitance. Charge refers to the quantity of electricity stored, while energy is the capacity to do work. Therefore, capacitance specifically defines this property.

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