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'''Voltage''' or '''potential difference''' refers to the difference in electrical potential between | '''Voltage''' or '''potential difference''' refers to the difference in electrical potential between the positive and negative poles of a battery or other device that generates a flow of electrons. The units of voltage are [[Volt|Volts]]. | ||
A useful analogy is the difference between the the high and low points of a precipice (or slope?). | |||
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Revision as of 16:43, 6 June 2007
Voltage or potential difference refers to the difference in electrical potential between the positive and negative poles of a battery or other device that generates a flow of electrons. The units of voltage are Volts.
A useful analogy is the difference between the the high and low points of a precipice (or slope?).