Combined Science GCSE
Volt
What Volt means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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One joule per coulomb, so a 6 V battery transfers 6 J of energy to each coulomb of charge that passes through it.
The unit of potential difference, where one volt means one joule of energy is transferred per coulomb of charge.
The unit of potential difference, symbol V, where one volt equals one joule per coulomb.
The unit of potential difference, where one volt equals one joule per coulomb.
Topics that use Volt
- Current, resistance and potential difference (AQA GCSE)
- Energy transfers in everyday appliances (AQA GCSE)
- Power (AQA GCSE)
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