volt
Potential difference unit
A volt is the standard unit for measuring electrical potential—the force that pushes electric current through a circuit.
Named after Italian physicist Alessandro Volta, volts describe the "pressure" of electricity: household outlets typically deliver 120 or 240 volts depending on the country.
The battery produces nine volts.
Higher voltage means greater capacity to do electrical work.
Unit of electrical flow
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- coulombUnit of electrical charge
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
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Charge-storing circuit element
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Abrupt forceful shake
- zapDestroy suddenly with energy
- electrocuteKill by electricity
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- staticWithout motion or change
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Unit measuring electrical consumption
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ampere
Unit of electrical flow
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capacitor
Charge-storing circuit element
- resistorCurrent-limiting circuit element
- inductorCoil storing magnetic energy
- diodeOne-way semiconductor
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lunge
Sudden forward movement
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jolt
Abrupt forceful shake
- zapDestroy suddenly with energy
- electrocuteKill by electricity
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
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kilowatt-hour
Unit measuring electrical consumption
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- high voltageDangerous electrical potential
- voltage meterInstrument measuring electrical potential
- voltage regulatorsCircuits controlling electrical potential
- 9-volt batteryCompact rectangular power cell
- voltage spikesSudden increases in current
- low voltageMinimal electrical potential
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