[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Battery

voltage

The electrical potential that, with current, determines how much power flows.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Voltage is the electrical potential difference, measured in volts (V). Combined with current it defines power: watts equal volts multiplied by amps.

See wattage.

Where voltage Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is voltage?

The electrical potential that, with current, determines how much power flows.

What terms are related to voltage?

Related Battery terms include wattage, current.

Related Technical Terms

wattage
A measure of electrical power, in watts, equal to voltage multiplied by current. Battery
current
The flow of electric charge, measured in amps, that delivers power to a device. Battery
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