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
- Voltmeter
- 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.