The difference in potential between two electrodes which cause electric current to flow is called

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2 September, 07:33

The difference in potential between two electrodes which cause electric current to flow is called

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Electromotive force

Explanation:

The electromotive force or EMF of a cell is the driving force for the current in a circuit. It is the potential difference between the two electrodes when no current is flowing.

It is this electromotive force that allows and fosters the movement of current in a circuit.

The potential difference is a measure of the stored energy in a cell. It is this EMF that causes current to flow.