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The volt (symbol: V) is the derived unit for electric potential, electric potential difference (voltage), and electromotive force.[1] It is named after the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta (1745–1827).The volt (symbol: V) is the derived unit for electric potential, electric potential difference (voltage), and electromotive force.[1] It is named after the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta (1745–1827).The voltage produced by each electrochemical cell in a battery is determined by the chemistry of that cell (see Galvanic cell § Cell voltage). Cells can be combined in series for multiples of that voltage, or additional circuitry added to adjust the voltage to a different level. Mechanical generators can usually be constructed to any voltage in a range of feasibility.
Nominal voltages of familiar sources:
Nerve cell resting potential: ~75 mV[7]
Single-cell, rechargeable NiMH[8] or NiCd battery: 1.2 V
Single-cell, non-rechargeable (e.g., AAA, AA, C and D cells): alkaline battery: 1.5 V;[9] zinc-carbon battery: 1.56 V if fresh and unused
LiFePO4 rechargeable battery: 3.3 V
Cobalt-based Lithium polymer rechargeable battery: 3.75 V (see Comparison of commercial battery types)
Transistor-transistor logic/CMOS (TTL) power supply: 5 V
USB: 5 V DC
PP3 battery: 9 V
Automobile battery systems are 2.1 volts per cell; a "12V" battery is 6 cells or 12.6V; a "24V" battery is 12 cells or 25.2V. Some antique vehicles use "6V" 3-cell batteries or 6.3 volts.
Household mains electricity AC: (see List of countries with mains power plugs, voltages and frequencies)
100 V in Japan
120 V in North America,
230 V in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia
Rapid transit third rail: 600–750 V (see List of railway electrification systems)
High-speed train overhead power lines: 25 kV at 50 Hz, but see the List of railway electrification systems and 25 kV at 60 Hz for exceptions.
High-voltage electric power transmission lines: 110 kV and up (1.15 MV is the record; the highest active voltage is 1.10 MV[10])
Lightning:, often around 100 MV
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Who was volt?
Not "Volt" - but "Volta". The unit "volt" was named Alessandro Volta.
Who was Volt named after?
volta
Who were volts named after?
Alondro volt.
What is a sentence using the word volt?
The unit of electrical potential is the volt. The volt was named for the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta.
What was named after Alessandro Volta?
The 'volt' was named after Alessandro Volta. In electricity, a volt is the unit of electric potential difference. Volta's greatest invention was the electric battery.
Which scientific unit is named after an Italian nobleman?
Volt
What year volt was invented?
The volt was never truely invented, per say, but it was defined and named (after Alessandro Volta) in 1881
How did the word Volt come into the language?
The term "volt" was named after the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta who invented the electric battery in the late 18th century. The name was chosen to honor his contributions to the field of electricity.
The volt which measures the strength of an electric current is named after which Italian scientist?
The Italian scientist who invented the volt was Alessandro Volta
When was the voltage discovered?
No-one 'discovered' the volt. The volt was named in honour of an Italian physicist, long after his death.
What was the word volt named after?
Named after Count Alessandro Volta, an Italian Physicist who was also credited with the invention of the battery
What is volts called after?
The volt (an important electrical unit) is named after Alessandro Volta, who discovered it.
