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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
volt [for Alessandro Volta ], abbr. V, unit of electric potential and electromotive force . It is defined as the difference of electric potential existing across the ends of a conductor carrying a constant current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated is 1 watt. The kilovolt (1,000 V), the millivolt (0.001 V), and the microvolt (0.000001 V) are units derived from the volt. See voltmeter . Author not available, VOLT. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more
electron-volt
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ... atomic and nuclear physics; 1 electron-volt is the energy transferred in moving a unit ... electron, through a potential difference of 1 volt. The maximum energy of a particle accelerator ... expressed in multiples of the electron-volt, such as million electron-volts (MeV) or ... Read more
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The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English volt 1 / vōlt / (abbr.: V ) • n. the SI unit of electromotive force, the difference of potential that would drive one ampere of current against one ohm resistance. volt 2 / vōlt; vôlt; vält / (also volte ) • n. Fencing a sudden quick jump or other movement to escape a ... Read more

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