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Definition of Potential unit
1. Noun. A measure of the potential energy of a unit charge at a given point in a circuit relative to a reference point (ground).
Specialized synonyms: Abvolt, Millivolt, Mv, Microvolt, Nanovolt, Picovolt, Femtovolt, V, Volt, Kilovolt, Kv
Lexicographical Neighbors of Potential Unit
Literary usage of Potential unit
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Introduction to Electricity by Bruno Kolbe (1908)
"Deduction of the meaning of potential unit of electrical potential. Practical unit
of this (the Volt). Store of work of an electric conductor. ..."
2. Transactions (1895)
"The compound name is not very cumbrous, and any suitable name should be reserved
for the steam potential unit of the future, the practical centimetre- ..."
3. College Physics by John Oren Reed, Karl Eugen Guthe (1911)
"Unit Difference of Potential. Unit difference of potential, or unit electromotive
force, is the difference of potential produced at the terminals of unit ..."
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