potential difference
the difference between the potentials of two points in an electric field.
Origin of potential difference
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How to use potential difference in a sentence
Quadrant electrometers have also been designed especially for measuring extremely small potential differences.
In the arc discharge we get very large currents with comparatively small potential differences.
A coil made in this manner and with care is capable of withstanding enormous potential differences.
The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla | Thomas Commerford MartinThis induction coil is capable of yielding currents of enormous potential differences, alternating with extreme rapidity.
The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla | Thomas Commerford Martin
British Dictionary definitions for potential difference
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
[ pə-tĕn′shəl ]
The difference, measured in volts, in electric potential between two points, especially two points in an electric circuit.
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