Volt - Water Flow Analogy

In the water flow analogy sometimes used to explain electric circuits by comparing them to water-filled pipes, voltage difference is likened to water pressure difference.

The relationship between voltage and current (in ohmic devices) is defined by Ohm's Law.

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