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Electric Potential and Potential Difference

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Estimated time: 4 minutes
  • Introduction
  • Definition: Potential Difference
  • Formula: Potential Difference
  • Example
CBSE: Class 10
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11

Definition: Potential Difference

"Potential difference is the work done to move a unit charge from one point to another in an electric field."

OR

The difference in electric potential between two points B and A, given by ΔV = VB − VA = \[\frac {W_AB}{q_0}\]​​, is called potential difference.

CBSE: Class 10

Formula: Potential Difference

Potential difference (V) between two points = Work done (W)/Charge (Q)
V = \[\frac {W}{Q}\]

The SI unit of electric potential difference is volt (V)

1 volt = \[\frac{1\mathrm{~joule}}{1\mathrm{~coulomb}}\] = 1 J C-1

Maharashtra State Board: Class 11

Definition: Electric Potential

The work done by an external force in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to that point is called electric potential at that point.

Maharashtra State Board: Class 11

Definition: Electric Potential Energy

The work done against the electrostatic forces to achieve a certain configuration of charges in a given system is called electrostatic potential energy.

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