Demonstration of Charging and Discharging of Capacitor

Aim

The goal of this activity is to demonstrate charging and discharging of a capacitor.

Materials Required

  1.  LEDs -1
  2.  Breadboard -1
  3. 9V Battery -1
  4. Pushbuttons-2
  5. Several Jumper Wires 
  6. 470μF Capacitors -1

Wiring Diagram

Desired Outcome

 Two buttons are used to charge and discharge the capacitor.