electric potential
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The amount of electrical potential energy a single unit of positive charge would have at a particular point in a field.
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Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Current flows between two points because of a difference in _____ between them."
Answer: electric potential
In your own words, what does "electric potential" mean?
The amount of electrical potential energy a single unit of positive charge would have at a particular point in a field.
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