what is the difference/similarity between emf and volts.
EMF & VOLT
Mar 08, 2006
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Here is a citation from Halliday and Resnick: electromotive force is the device which does work on the charge carriers maintains a potential difference between terminals. Voltage is the unit of measure for this seat. Mostly we think of EMF as a source or a means for driving current.
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Chuck
EMF (electromotive force) is measured in volts.
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