EMF (Electromotive Force)

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.

Related terms

Voltage (V):

Voltage (V) measures the potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit.

Internal resistance: Internal resistance is the inherent resistance within a source of EMF, such as a battery or generator.

Kirchhoff's Loop Rule: Kirchhoff's Loop Rule states that the sum of the potential differences around any closed loop in a circuit is zero.