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Physics · L3 · How a Camera Flash Capacitor Works

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The charge-then-discharge cycle that lets a small battery power a bright, instant flash.

by @openstemUpdated Physics
🔋 BatterySlowly charges capacitor over ~1-2 secondsCapacitor stores charge and energyShutter button pressed⚡ Capacitor discharges almost instantlyBright camera flash

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