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Voltage

Voltage is electric potential energy per unit charge, measured in joules per coulomb ( = volts). It is often referred to as "electric potential", which then must be distinguished from electric ...

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/elevol.html#c1

Electric Potential Energy

Potential energy can be defined as the capacity for doing work which arises from position or configuration. In the electrical case, a charge will exert a force on any other charge and potential ...

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/elepe.html#c1

Potential Energy

Introduction to the concept of potential energy and a potential energy function.

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/pegrav.html#pe

Poisson v4.0

Poisson calculates electrostatic potentials by numerically solving Poisson's equation in the presence of spherical and rectangular conductors, charge densities and dielectrics.

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http://webphysics.davidson.edu/applets/poisson4/outline_poisson4.html

Potential Difference

Short explanation of potential difference in circuits with links to related topics.

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http://www.stanleythornes.co.uk/secondary/science/scinet/scinet/electric/volts/pd.htm

Potential And Kinetic Energy

Information on potential and kinetic energy. Experimental procedure for demonstrating energy transfer. Simulation of a falling ball with adjustable variables.

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