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potential drop

/pəˈtenʃəl drɒp/

Traduction: Terme scientifique désignant la différence de potentiel électrique entre deux points d'un circuit, souvent mesurée en volts, qui provoque la circulation d'un courant.

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C1formalcommonscientific/pəˈtenʃəl drɒp/

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.

  • 🇫🇷Terme scientifique désignant la différence de potentiel électrique entre deux points d'un circuit, souvent mesurée en volts, qui provoque la circulation d'un courant.
  1. Voltage difference C1 formal

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

    • 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.

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