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Electrostatic potential and potential difference: the volt sheet
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Define electrostatic potential and potential difference, and give the SI unit of each. Find the work done in moving a charge of 5 C between two points whose potential difference is 220 V.

How to lay out the answer. Follow the frame, then write it in your own words.

  1. 1 · Define potential. The work done in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to a point is the potential at that point.
  2. 2 · Define potential difference. The work done in moving a unit positive charge from one point to another is the potential difference between them.
  3. 3 · Give the unit. Both are measured in volts: 1 V = 1 J/C.
  4. 4 · Write the formula. W = qV
  5. 5 · Substitute and answer. W = 5 C × 220 V = 1100 J.

Scoring tip: Say 'unit positive charge' in both definitions, and 'from infinity' for potential. These are the words the marks are given for.