1. What is the potential difference between points A and B, specifically 𝑉𝐴 − 𝑉𝐵? 2. If we instead add a wire connecting A and B, what current will flow in that wire, in what direction?
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The potential difference is given by the formula \( V_A - V_B \). If we have the voltage values for points A and B, we can simply subtract the voltage at point B from the voltage at point A. Show more…
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