1
Question
what is the difference between potential difference and potential drop?
what is the difference between potential difference and potential drop?
Open in App
Solution
Potential difference is the difference in electric potential between any two points in an electric field or in a circuit.
The difference in voltage between the two terminals of an electrical or electronic component or in a circuit when current flows through them is called potential drop.
Suppose 1 A current flow through a 2 Ω resistance. The potential drop across the resistance is equal to 1×2 = 2 V.
Potential difference is the difference in electric potential between any two points in an electric field or in a circuit.
The difference in voltage between the two terminals of an electrical or electronic component or in a circuit when current flows through them is called potential drop.
Suppose 1 A current flow through a 2 Ω resistance. The potential drop across the resistance is equal to 1×2 = 2 V.
Suggest Corrections
0
Similar questions
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Explore more
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
