Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
voltage
noun
/ˈvoʊltɪdʒ/
Definition
Voltage is the difference in electrical potential between two points in a circuit.
Examples
- The voltage across the battery is 12 volts.
- An increase in voltage can lead to more electrical power being supplied to a device.
- High voltage lines carry electricity over long distances.
Meaning
It represents how much electric potential energy is available to push electric charges through a conductor.
Synonyms
- electric potential
- potential difference
- electromotive force
