Question 21 of 293 in Magnetism and Electromagnetism

UNITS

1 mark · Easy

Which SI unit uses the symbol 'V'? State the physical quantity it measures.

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volt; measures voltage (or potential difference)

Also accept: volt, voltage; volt, potential difference

Common mistakes: ampere, current; watt, power

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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly links V to volt and states it measures voltage or potential difference.

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V is the symbol for volt, which measures voltage (potential difference).

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