Voltage in aircraft design refers to the electrical potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit. Voltage is measured in volts (V), which is the SI unit for electric potential. It plays a crucial role in aviation, as it determines the electrical force that drives the flow of electric current within the aircraft’s electrical systems. The formula for voltage and its SI unit are as follows:
Voltage Formula: The formula for calculating voltage (V) is based on the electric potential difference between two points (ΔU) in an electrical circuit:
- V: Voltage, measured in volts (V).
- ΔU: Electric Potential Difference between two points, measured in joules (J) per coulomb (C).
- q: Electric Charge, measured in coulombs (C).