answersLogoWhite

0

Yes.

If you compare the effect water pressure has on flow rates and from an open tap, more pressure allows more water to flow out of and away from the source.

In electrical circuitry, an increase in voltage - say from a battery - will in most cases

enable a larger current to flow around the circuit that the battery is connected to.

Voltage can be seen as the pressure force pushing another quantity around the loop and that quantity is electrical current .

Electrical pressure and the quantity of electricity transmitted can be considered analogous to water flowing in pipes.

Electrical pressure is called voltage: the longer the distances, the higher is the pressure (voltage) required to pump the current.

That is why, for long distance transmission, high pressure (voltage here) is required, failing which, the power will not reach the destined end. It will dissipate on the way.

<><><>

We can think of electrical current as the quantity of electricity which will be drawn from the pipeline (= cables for electricity) at the pressure (= voltage) required.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Physics

What is the electrical pressure that causes electrons to flow?

Voltage, measured in volts, is the electrical pressure that causes electrons to flow in a circuit. Voltage is what pushes electrons through a conductor, such as a wire, and is necessary for the flow of electrical current.


How do you measure electrical pressure?

Electrical pressure, also known as voltage, is measured using a tool called a multimeter. The multimeter is typically set to measure voltage, and the probes are connected to the circuit or component where the voltage is to be measured. The reading displayed on the multimeter indicates the electrical pressure in volts.


What device is used to determon the pressure of an electrical charge?

A voltmeter is typically used to measure the pressure, or voltage, of an electrical charge. It can give an accurate reading of the voltage, allowing users to monitor and adjust the electrical pressure within a circuit.


What force pushes electrical current through wires and conductors?

Voltage is the force that pushes electrical current through wires and conductors. It creates an electrical pressure that drives the flow of electrons from areas of higher voltage to areas of lower voltage. This difference in voltage is what causes the electrical current to move through the circuit.


What is voltage stress on insulator?

Voltage stress on an insulator refers to the amount of electrical stress or pressure that the insulator is subjected to due to the voltage applied across it. Excessive voltage stress can lead to insulation breakdown, resulting in electrical failures or arcing. Proper design and selection of insulators are important to ensure that they can withstand the voltage stress levels they are exposed to.

Related Questions

Which basic element of electricity is also described as ''electrical pressure?

Voltage is the basic element of electricity that is also described as &quot;electrical pressure.&quot; Voltage represents the force or pressure that drives electric current through a circuit.


How is different between voltage and current?

voltage = the electrical "pressure"current = the electrical "movement rate" or "flow rate"


Why voltage coil is called as pressure coil?

The voltage coil in an electromechanical device, such as a wattmeter, is referred to as a pressure coil because it measures the &quot;pressure&quot; of the electrical voltage in the circuit. Just as pressure in a fluid system drives fluid flow, voltage drives current flow in an electrical circuit. The term reflects the coil's role in producing a torque proportional to the voltage, enabling it to indicate the electrical potential effectively. Thus, it acts as a measure of electrical pressure similar to how a pressure gauge measures fluid pressure.


What is the electrical pressure that causes electrons to flow?

Voltage, measured in volts, is the electrical pressure that causes electrons to flow in a circuit. Voltage is what pushes electrons through a conductor, such as a wire, and is necessary for the flow of electrical current.


How do you measure electrical pressure?

Electrical pressure, also known as voltage, is measured using a tool called a multimeter. The multimeter is typically set to measure voltage, and the probes are connected to the circuit or component where the voltage is to be measured. The reading displayed on the multimeter indicates the electrical pressure in volts.


What is a form of electrical pressure?

That sounds like the description of voltage. It isn't really a pressure, but you can compare voltage to pressure (in the water analogy).


What is millivoltge a measurement of?

Voltage- the measurement of electrical 'pressure'.


The unit of measure of electrical pressure is the?

The unit of measure of electrical pressure is the VOLTS.


What device is used to determon the pressure of an electrical charge?

A voltmeter is typically used to measure the pressure, or voltage, of an electrical charge. It can give an accurate reading of the voltage, allowing users to monitor and adjust the electrical pressure within a circuit.


What is electrical pressure?

Electro motive force = EMF = Voltage.


Can electrical power be calculated by multiplying electrical pressure by current?

If you are defining electrical pressure as voltage then the answer to your question is yes. W = A x V.


Is it true that electrical current flows from a state of rest to a high pressure state?

No, it is not true. An electrical current (which is a flow of electrons) can only flow from a higher pressure state (higher voltage) to a lower pressure state (lower voltage).