volt (V)
Definition
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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volt (V) is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
volt (V) appears in the definitions of the following terms: voltage, analog, candlepower and phase alternate line (PAL)
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