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Voltage

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

Definition

Voltage, also known as electric potential difference, is the force that pushes electric current through circuits. It's measured in volts (V).