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electric potential
noun
- Also called potential. Electricity. (at any point in an electric field) the work done per unit charge in moving an infinitesimal point charge from a common reference point to the given point. : V
- Physiology. action potential.
electric potential
noun
- the work required to transfer a unit positive electric charge from an infinite distance to a given point against an electric field
- the potential difference between the point and some other reference point Vφ Sometimes shortened topotential
electric potential
- A measure of the work required by an electric field to move electric charges. Its unit is the volt.
- Also called voltage
- See more at Ohm's law
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Word History and Origins
Origin of electric potential1
First recorded in 1870–75
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Example Sentences
This flow is said to be due to a difference of electric potential between the two conductors.
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As this process of alternating the electric potential is repeated, the ions gain speed and energy with each revolution.
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In this way a steady fall of electric potential is set up along the length of the tube.
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A transverse difference of electric potential (Hall effect).
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A transverse difference of electric potential (Nernst effect).
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