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Electromotive Force

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Electromotive force (EMF) refers to the potential difference between two points in a circuit. It's essentially what drives electric current around a circuit.

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