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Potential Difference and Energy Transfer

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Section 5 of 14

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📊 Potential Difference and Energy Transfer

Diagram explaining potential difference and V = E/Q formula with ski lift analogy showing energy transfer

Figure 1: Potential difference represents the energy transferred per coulomb of charge passing through a component.

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Practice Questions for Potential Difference

Which of the following is the correct definition of potential difference?

A. The total charge flowing through a component per second
B. The resistance of a component measured in ohms
C. The energy transferred per unit charge between two points in a circuit
D. The power dissipated by a component measured in watts

1 markfoundation

Explain what is meant by a potential difference of 6 V across a component.

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

P.d. equation?

V = E/Q where V = voltage (V), E = energy (J), Q = charge (C). Also V = IR.

What is 1 Volt?

1 Joule per Coulomb (1 V = 1 J/C)

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