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A **volt (V)** is the unit of **electrical potential difference** or **voltage** in the International System of Units (SI). It measures the amount of electrical energy that is carried by each unit of charge (like electrons) as it moves through a conductor.
You can think of it like the **pressure** that pushes electrical charges through a wire. Just like water needs pressure to flow through pipes, electricity needs voltage to flow through wires. The higher the voltage, the more "pressure" there is to move the electrons.
In simple terms:
- **Voltage (or volts)** tells you how much potential energy is available to move charges through a circuit.
- If you have more volts, it’s like having more power to push the electrons.
For example, a 1.5V battery (like in your remote control) provides a small voltage, while a power outlet in your house typically provides 110V or 220V, which is much higher and has enough voltage to power your appliances.
So, **volt** is a measure of how strong this "push" is in an electrical system!
You can think of it like the **pressure** that pushes electrical charges through a wire. Just like water needs pressure to flow through pipes, electricity needs voltage to flow through wires. The higher the voltage, the more "pressure" there is to move the electrons.
In simple terms:
- **Voltage (or volts)** tells you how much potential energy is available to move charges through a circuit.
- If you have more volts, it’s like having more power to push the electrons.
For example, a 1.5V battery (like in your remote control) provides a small voltage, while a power outlet in your house typically provides 110V or 220V, which is much higher and has enough voltage to power your appliances.
So, **volt** is a measure of how strong this "push" is in an electrical system!