Electromotive Force Formula |
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| \( EMF \;=\; \dfrac{ W }{ Q }\) | ||
| Symbol | English | Metric |
| \( EMF \) = Electromotive Force | \(V\) | - |
| \( W \) = Work Done | \(J\) | - |
| \( Q \) = Charge | \(C\) | - |
Electromotive force, abbreviated as EMF, describe the energy provided by a source of electrical power, such as a battery or a generator. It is not actually a "force" in the mechanical sense but rather a measure of the potential difference (voltage) generated by a power source when no current flows through the circuit.
