P2 : Potential difference, power and energy Flashcards

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Potential difference

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The difference in the amount of energy that charge carries have between two points in a circuit

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What is the equation for potential difference

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E = Q x v
E = energy in Joules (J)
Q = Charge in coulombs (C)
V = Potential difference in volts (V)

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Power

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A measure of how quickly energy is transferred from one form to another.
P = E/T

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