Work Moving a Charge Through a Potential Difference
W = q·dV
What it says
The work done moving a charge equals the charge times the potential difference it passes through.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
W | Work done (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
q | Charge (C) | T I |
dV | Potential difference (V) | M L^2 T^-3 I^-1 |
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