Potential drop and Potential difference

Potential drop

Potential drop noun - The difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts.
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Synonyms for Potential drop

Potential difference is a synonym for potential drop. In some cases you can use "Potential difference" instead a noun phrase "Potential drop".

Potential difference

Potential difference noun - The difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts.

Potential drop is a synonym for potential difference. You can use "Potential drop" instead a noun phrase "Potential difference".
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