Voltage (Noun)
Meaning 1
The difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The voltage between the terminals of a car battery is typically around 12 volts.
- A multimeter can be used to measure the voltage drop across a resistor in a circuit.
- The voltage rating on the appliance indicated that it was designed for use with standard household electrical outlets.
- The voltage regulator helped to stabilize the output voltage of the power supply.
- High voltage transmission lines carry electrical power over long distances with minimal loss.
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Meaning 2
The rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.