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What is the difference between electric potential, electrostatic potential, potential difference (PD), voltage and electromotive force (EMF)?

This is a confused part ever since I started learning electricity. What is the difference between electric potential, electrostatic potential, potential difference (PD), voltage and electromotive ...
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Can conductor be charged?

I have a copper conductor. For a while, I apply a voltage of $12kV$ DC from a source. After removing the source, will the conductor stay charged from the source if is not earthed? Will it discharge ...
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What is the difference between electric spark and electric arc?

In my student book they separate these two and indicate that sparks need high voltage to occur while arcs need low voltage with normal or low pressure and electric arcs CAN come with heat and bright ...
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Voltage about potential difference

Can someone explain to me all about potential difference. It is basically taught when teaching about voltage but I want to know all about potential difference.
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