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Voltage, also known as electric potential difference, is a measure of the electrical energy difference between two points in a circuit. It is the force that pushes electric charges (electrons) to move through a conductor, like a wire. You can think of voltage as the "pressure" that drives the flow of electricity, much like how water pressure pushes water through a pipe.
In simpler terms, voltage tells you how much potential energy is available to move the electric charges. It's measured in **volts (V)**, and it can be thought of as the cause that makes electric current (the flow of electrons) happen.
For example:
- A battery provides a certain voltage to push electrons through a circuit to power something like a light bulb.
- The higher the voltage, the more potential there is to push the current.
In simpler terms, voltage tells you how much potential energy is available to move the electric charges. It's measured in **volts (V)**, and it can be thought of as the cause that makes electric current (the flow of electrons) happen.
For example:
- A battery provides a certain voltage to push electrons through a circuit to power something like a light bulb.
- The higher the voltage, the more potential there is to push the current.