Physics A-Level
Electric potential difference
What Electric potential difference means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Electric potential difference
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The work done per unit positive charge in moving a positive charge between two points, ΔV = W/Q.
Topics that use Electric potential difference
- Electric potential (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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