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Potential difference and uniform field

16. Basic electricity

Potential difference and uniform field

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\Delta V=-\int_A^B\vec E\cdot d\vec l

In a uniform field parallel to the displacement

|\Delta V|=Ed

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The potential difference is minus the integral of E; in a uniform field, Ed.

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