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  • Understanding Volts: Voltage and Electromotive Force Explained
    The two electrical quantities measured in volts are:

    * Voltage (or electrical potential difference): This is the difference in electrical potential between two points. It's essentially the "push" that drives electrons through a circuit.

    * Electromotive force (EMF): This is the energy provided by a source, like a battery, to move electric charges around a circuit.

    It's important to note that while both are measured in volts, they represent different concepts:

    * Voltage is the *result* of an electric field, a difference in potential energy between two points.

    * EMF is the *source* of the electric field, the energy provided by a battery or other source to create that potential difference.

    So, while technically both are measured in volts, they are distinct concepts in electrical theory.

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