potential difference


nounElectricity.
  1. the difference between the potentials of two points in an electric field.

Origin of potential difference

1
First recorded in 1895–1900

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British Dictionary definitions for potential difference

potential difference

noun
  1. the difference in electric potential between two points in an electric field; the work that has to be done in transferring unit positive charge from one point to the other, measured in volts: Symbol: U, Δ V, Δφ Abbreviation: pd Compare electromotive force

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Scientific definitions for potential difference

potential difference

[ pə-tĕnshəl ]


  1. The difference, measured in volts, in electric potential between two points, especially two points in an electric circuit.

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