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Current Electricity — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysicsCurrent Electricity2 Marks
Question
Define Potential Gradient.
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Answer

Potential gradient is defined as the potential difference (the fall of potential from the high potential end) per unit length of the wire.

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