Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Potential difference and power

Potential difference and power — practice question

A voltmeter joined across two points P and Q in an electrical circuit gives a reading of $1\,\text{V}$. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe energy needed to move $+1\,\text{C}$ of charge from P to Q is $1\,\text{J}$.
  • BThe energy needed to move $+1\,\text{C}$ of charge from Q to P is $1\,\text{J}$.
  • CThe energy needed to move one electron from P to Q is $1\,\text{J}$.
  • DThe energy needed to move one electron from Q to P is $1\,\text{J}$.

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