Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780133647495
Author: Paul G. Hewitt
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 33, Problem 15A
The SI unit for electrical potential energy is the joule. What is the SI unit for electric potential?
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
To find: The SI unit of electrical potential energy and electric potential
Explanation of Solution
The SI unit of electric potential energy is the Joule (J) and the SI unit of electric potential is the Volt (V)
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