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Electrical energy

If a charge Q moves between two points in a circuit that have a potential difference of V volts between them the energy gained (or lost) by the charge is given by the formula:


Electrical energy = Charge x Potential difference(Voltage)
Joules = Coulombs x Volts = Amps x Time x Volts

But since Q = It we have:


Electrical energy = ItV


 
 
 
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