electromotive force JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ɛlɛktroʊmətɪv fɔrs/ · e-lec-tro-mo-tive force
noun
- Potential energy divided by electric charge; measured in volts. The electromotive force of a battery is crucial for powering electronic devices.
- A driving force behind the movement of electric charges. The electromotive force of a generator is responsible for producing electricity.
Did you know? The concept of electromotive force was first described by Michael Faraday in 1834, and it laid the foundation for the development of electrical engineering.