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Name a device that helps to measure the potential difference across a conductor. b) How much energy is transferred by a 12V power supply to each coulomb of charge which it moves around a circuit?

ScienceClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
  1. Voltmeter
  1. Given,

Potential difference = 12V Charge moved = 1C

Work done = ?

We know that the work done is given as:

Work done = Potential difference × Charge moved

= 12 × 1 = 12 Joules

Therefore, 12J work is done on a 1C charge.

Science · Class 10