Physics GCSE
joules per coulomb
What joules per coulomb means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The energy transferred per coulomb, so a 1 V potential difference means 1 joule is transferred for every coulomb that passes.
Topics that use joules per coulomb
- Energy transfers in everyday appliances (AQA GCSE)
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