Voltage
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006482
The electric potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit, representing the work required per unit of charge to move a test charge between those points. It drives electric current through a conductor and is often referred to as electromotive force. Voltage is measured in volts (V) using a voltmeter.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006482 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Electrical engineering |
| Translations | German: Spannung; Spanish: voltaje; French: tension |
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