electric potential JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ɛlɪkˈtrɪk pɒˈtɛnʃəl/ · e-lec-tric po-ten-tial
noun
- The potential difference between two points in an electric field, measured in volts. The electric potential between the two terminals of a battery determines the amount of electric current that flows through a circuit.
- A measure of the energy per unit charge of an electric field. The electric potential of a capacitor is directly proportional to the amount of charge stored on its plates.
Did you know? The concept of electric potential is crucial in the design of electrical circuits and devices, including power grids, electronic devices, and medical equipment.