Potential difference (p.d.)

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Physics, used in Transformers and the Grid.

Definition

The energy transferred per unit charge passed, measured in Volts (V).

Exam Context

Potential difference (p.d.) appears in Edexcel GCSE Physics revision content for Electromagnetic induction, especially Transformers and the Grid and Step-up and Step-down Transformers.

Electromagnetic induction Transformers and the Grid Step-up and Step-down Transformers

Study Pathways

Electromagnetic induction

Transformers and the Grid

Step-up and Step-down Transformers

Electricity and circuits

Circuits, Potential Difference and Charge

Voltmeter Connection

Found in Revision Notes

Electromagnetic induction

Step-up and Step-down Transformers

Transformers and the Grid • Step-up and Step-down Transformers

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Electricity and circuits

Voltmeter Connection

Circuits, Potential Difference and Charge • Voltmeter Connection

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