What describes the ability to store energy in an electric field?

Capacitance is the property of a circuit or component that allows it to store energy in an electric field. This is typically achieved using a component called a capacitor, which consists of two conductive plates separated by an insulating material known as a dielectric. When voltage is applied across a capacitor, an electric field builds up between the plates, storing energy. This differs directly from inductance, which stores energy in a magnetic field rather than an electric field. Resistance simply opposes the flow of current and dissipates energy as heat, while tolerance refers to the manufacturing precision of a component, not its ability to store energy.