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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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