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Re: [Phys-l] electric potential



In that respect, electric potential is similar to gravitational potential energy per unit mass.

On Aug 30, 2010, at 8:57 AM, carmelo@pacific.net.sg wrote:

Dear all,

One student just explains to me that "there is no such entity as
electric potential, there is only potential difference". He attributes
this explanation to his physics teacher who is trained in engineering.
This explanation helps him in problem solving. Do you agree with this
explanation or pedagogical approach?


Best regards,
Alphonsus


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