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  1. The potential difference/EMF in RL circuits - Physics Forums

    Feb 21, 2021 · The discussion focuses on the behavior of potential difference and electromotive force (EMF) in RL circuits. For Question 1, it is explained that the inductance releases stored …

  2. Voltmeter readings across a closed/open switch in circuits

    Nov 19, 2018 · In the discussion about voltmeter readings across a closed and open switch in a circuit, the confusion centers on the concept of potential difference when the switch is open. It …

  3. Simple Question: potential difference between two points on circuit

    Jan 24, 2012 · The discussion centers on understanding potential difference in a circuit, specifically how to calculate it between two points, A and B. The potential difference is defined …

  4. How a Battery creates a Potential difference in an electrical current ...

    Aug 21, 2021 · Batteries create a potential difference by establishing a surplus of electrons at the negative terminal and a deficiency at the positive terminal, which drives electron flow in a …

  5. How Do You Calculate Terminal Voltage and Potential Difference …

    Feb 20, 2017 · To calculate terminal voltage and potential difference in a circuit, the terminal voltage Vab of the 16.0 V battery is found using the formula Vab = ε1 - Ir1. The potential …

  6. Why is potential difference the same across each branch in parallel?

    Sep 17, 2023 · In a parallel circuit, each lamp connected to a 3V battery receives the same voltage of 3V, not a combined total of 6V. This is because the potential difference across each …

  7. Finding potential difference of Va-Vb, circuits. - Physics Forums

    Oct 26, 2005 · The discussion centers on calculating the potential difference Va-Vb in a circuit with given resistances and battery voltages. The original poster struggles with applying …

  8. Find the potential difference between 2 junctions (nodes)

    Jul 2, 2014 · To find the potential difference between two junctions in a circuit with two EMFs, it is not necessary to calculate the currents, as they are already provided. Instead, use Ohm's law …

  9. Potential Differences on an Electrical Circuit - Physics Forums

    Mar 25, 2012 · The confusion arises from calculating the potential differences, particularly how the equivalent resistance of B and C affects the total potential across A. Understanding these …

  10. Find the maximum potential difference across a series circuit

    Oct 18, 2019 · The total potential difference across the series circuit is determined by the charge that keeps all capacitors within safe voltage limits. After clarifying the problem's phrasing, it …