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EMF in AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

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Definition

EMF stands for electromotive force, and it refers to the voltage or potential difference generated by a source such as a battery or generator. It represents the work done per unit charge when moving from one point to another within an electric circuit.

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Topic 5.2: 5.2 Inductance

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