What is the difference between electromotive force and potential difference?

And how does the potential difference affect the current?

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Osvaldo Carroll

12 December, 22:51

What is the difference between electromotive force and potential difference?

And how does the potential difference affect the current?

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Timothy Bonilla · Answer 1

The electric charge that has been separated creates an electric potential difference that can be measured with a voltmeter between the terminals of the device. The magnitude of the emf for the battery (or other source) is the value of this 'open circuit' voltage.

What is the difference between electromotive force and potential difference?And how does the potential difference affect the current?

What is the difference between electromotive force and potential difference?

And how does the potential difference affect the current?