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===About Voltage===
 
===About Voltage===
 
: The bigger the '''voltage''' the more push the [[electricity]] has to go around the [[circuit]].
 
: The bigger the '''voltage''' the more push the [[electricity]] has to go around the [[circuit]].
: Adding another cell to the [[circuit]] in series will increase the '''voltage'''.
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: Adding another [[Electrical Cell|cell]] to the [[circuit]] in series will increase the '''voltage'''.
 
: With a bigger '''voltage''' a lamp will be brighter and a [[buzzer]] will be louder.
 
: With a bigger '''voltage''' a lamp will be brighter and a [[buzzer]] will be louder.
  

Revision as of 11:21, 25 October 2018

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Voltage is how much push electricity has.

About Voltage

The bigger the voltage the more push the electricity has to go around the circuit.
Adding another cell to the circuit in series will increase the voltage.
With a bigger voltage a lamp will be brighter and a buzzer will be louder.
SeriesCircuit1Cell1Bulb.png
SeriesCircuit2Cell1Bulb.png
A series circuit with one cell and one bulb. A bulb will be brighter if the voltage is higher.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Potential Difference is how much energy is transferred by a current.

About Potential Difference

Potential Difference is measured using a Voltmeter.
The units of potential difference are Volts (V).
Potential Difference is sometimes described as the 'push' that moves a current around a circuit.