volt (V)

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Metric unit of electric potential, equal to the amount of electric pressure (electromotive force) that will produce a steady current flow of one ampere against a resistance of one ohm. Named after the Italian scientist Alessandro Volta (1745-1827), inventor of the first battery.

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