potential drop

Definitions

Electronics

  • The potential difference between any two points of a circuit or conductor.
  • The potential difference between any two points of a circuit or conductor, due to the flow of current. Also called voltage drop (1), or drop (3).
  • The potential difference between the terminals of a circuit element, due to the flow of current. Also called voltage drop (2), drop (4).
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