Voltage
Definition
Voltage refers to the electric potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit. It represents the amount of energy that each unit of charge possesses.
Analogy
Think of voltage as the pressure in a water pipe. Just like high pressure pushes water through a pipe, high voltage pushes electric charges through a circuit.
Related terms
Current: The flow of electric charges in a circuit.
Resistance: The opposition to the flow of current in a circuit.
Ohm's Law: A mathematical relationship between voltage, current, and resistance.
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