Potential Difference (Leaving Cert Physics): Flashcards
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Potential difference (simple definition)
Potential difference (simple definition)
Electrical pressure that pushes charges between points
Potential difference (formal definition)
Potential difference (formal definition)
Work done in bringing +1 coulomb from one point to another
Formula for potential difference
Formula for potential difference
SI unit of potential difference
SI unit of potential difference
Volt (V)
What 1 volt equals
What 1 volt equals
1 joule per coulomb ()
Instrument that measures potential difference
Instrument that measures potential difference
Voltmeter
How voltmeter is connected in circuit
How voltmeter is connected in circuit
Across the two points (not through)
Formula for work done by electric field
Formula for work done by electric field
Effect of stronger electric field on potential difference
Effect of stronger electric field on potential difference
Greater potential difference across given distance
Reference point for zero potential
Reference point for zero potential
Earth
Potential at points on static conductor
Potential at points on static conductor
All points at same potential
What potential difference drives in circuits
What potential difference drives in circuits
Electric current flow