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potential drop

/pəˈtenʃəl drɒp/

Traducción: Término científico que designa la diferencia de potencial eléctrico entre dos puntos de un circuito, frecuentemente medida en voltios, y que impulsa el flujo de corriente.

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/pəˈtenʃəl drɒp/C1formalscientific
  • esTérmino científico que designa la diferencia de potencial eléctrico entre dos puntos de un circuito, frecuentemente medida en voltios, y que impulsa el flujo de corriente.

A scientific term referring to the difference in electric potential between two points in a circuit, often measured in volts, which causes current to flow.

  1. Voltage differenceC1formal

    The difference in electric potential between two points in a circuit, measured in volts.

    esCaída de potencial

    • The potential drop across the resistor was measured with a voltmeter.
    • A significant potential drop occurs when current flows through a conductor.
    • Engineers calculated the potential drop to ensure the circuit functions correctly.