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potential difference

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potential difference
the difference in electric potential between two points in an electric field; the work that has to be done in transferring unit positive charge from one point to the other, measured in volts.

potential difference [pə′ten·chəl ¦dif·rəns]
(electricity)
Between any two points, the work which must be done against electric forces to move a unit charge from one point to the other. Abbreviated PD.

potential difference - voltage


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The energy gain of the electron beam is proportional to the acceleration voltage and is expressed in electron volts (eV) that represent the energy gained by a particle of unit charge by passing the potential difference of 1 V.
The proton detector, a CsI scintillator, is situated on top of the storage volume; the decay protons are accelerated and focused onto it through a potential difference in the storage volume and an additional focusing coil around the detector.
A second potential difference between inadequacies and deficiencies is one of clarity.
 
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