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Which of the following statements correctly defines a volt?

(a) a volt is a joule per ampere.
(b) a volt is a joule per coulomb.

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(b) A volt is a joule per coulomb.
The potential difference between two points is said to be 1 volt if 1 joule of work is done in moving 1 coulomb of electric charge from one point to another.
1 volt = 1 joule / 1 coulomb

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