Electric Potential Difference (Voltage) in aircraft design refers to the difference in electric potential energy per unit charge between two specific points in an electrical circuit. Voltage is measured in volts (V), which is the SI unit for electric potential. The formula for electric potential difference (voltage) and its SI unit are as follows:
Electric Potential Difference (Voltage) Formula: The formula for calculating electric potential difference (V) between two points in an electrical circuit is based on the work done (W) to move a positive test charge (q) from one point to another:
- V: Electric Potential Difference (Voltage), measured in volts (V).
- W: Work Done, measured in joules (J).
- q: Test Charge, measured in coulombs (C).