๐Ÿ’กap physics c: e&m review

EMF (Electromotive Force)

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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

EMF refers to the voltage or potential difference generated by a source such as a battery or generator. It represents the energy per unit charge supplied by the source.

AP course connection

Topic 4.2: 4.2 Current-Carrying Wires & Magnetic Fields

Unit 4

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