potential drop
[pəˈtenʃəl drɑp]
nounpl: potential drops
queda de potencial
1. The decrease in electric potential energy across a component or conductor in an electrical circuit, resulting from the flow of current through resistance
The potential drop across the resistor is 5 volts.
A queda de potencial no resistor é de 5 volts.
2. The voltage loss that occurs when current flows through a conductor or circuit element
We measured the potential drop using a voltmeter to troubleshoot the circuit.
Medimos a queda de potencial usando um voltímetro para diagnosticar o circuito.
This is a technical term primarily used in physics and electrical engineering education and professional contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is fundamental to understanding circuit analysis based on Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Voltage Law.
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