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potential drop

/pəˈtenʃəl drɒp/

Tradução: Termo científico que designa a diferença de potencial elétrico entre dois pontos de um circuito, geralmente medida em volts, responsável por fazer a corrente elétrica fluir.

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/pəˈtenʃəl drɒp/C1formalscientific
  • ptTermo científico que designa a diferença de potencial elétrico entre dois pontos de um circuito, geralmente medida em volts, responsável por fazer a corrente elétrica fluir.

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.

    ptDiferença 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.