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What do you mean by 1 volt?


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  1. Volt is the SI unit of electrostatic potential.
  2. The potential difference between two points means the amount of work done by moving a positive charge from one point to another against the electrostatic force.
  3. The mathematical expression for potential difference.
    Potentialdifference=Workdonecharge
  4. The potential difference between two points is 1volt means 1Joule work is done by moving a 1Coulombpositive charge from one point to another against the electrostatic force.

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