ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Magnetic capacitance

Okay, kiddo, let's first understand what magnetism and capacitance are before we get into magnetic capacitance.

Magnetism is like a superpower that some materials have that make them attract or repel other magnetic materials. You might have played with magnets before and felt how they pull or push each other.

Capacitance is the ability of some materials to store electrical energy when an electrical charge is passed through them. It is like a battery that can hold the electricity for a while.

Now, magnetic capacitance is when we use both magnetism and capacitance together to store energy. We use a special material, called a ferromagnetic capacitor or ferrite capacitor, that has both magnetic and electrical properties.

When we pass an electrical charge through this special material, it gets magnetized and stores some energy as magnetic energy. This stored energy can be used later when needed.

So, imagine a superhero who can store energy in their cape and use it later to fight the bad guys. That's like magnetic capacitance, but with electricity and a special material. Pretty cool, isn't it?