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Electric Potential (Noun)

Meaning

The difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Examples

  • The electric potential between the positive and negative terminals of a battery determines its voltage rating.
  • Electric potential is measured in volts and is used to describe the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit.
  • The electric potential difference between two points in a circuit is the work required to move a unit of charge from one point to the other.
  • In a simple circuit, the electric potential of the power source is distributed across the various components such as resistors and capacitors.
  • The electric potential at a given point in a circuit can be calculated using Ohm's law and the resistance of the circuit.

Synonyms

  • Potential
  • Potential Difference
  • Potential Drop
  • Voltage
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