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Electromotive force and potential difference

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What the syllabus asks of you

  • Define electromotive force (e.m.f.) as the 6 Recall and use the equation for e.m.f. electrical work done by a source in moving a unit charge around a complete circuit E = W / Q
  • Know that e.m.f. is measured in volts (V)
  • Define potential difference (p.d.) as the work 7 Recall and use the equation for p.d. done by a unit charge passing through a component V = W / Q
  • Know that the p.d. between two points is measured in volts (V)
  • Describe the use of voltmeters (analogue and digital) with different ranges

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1Oct / Nov 2025 · Paper 21 · Q26
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