Eli5: What is the difference between Electrical potential vs. potential energy?

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Eli5: What is the difference between Electrical potential vs. potential energy?

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Potential energy can be in the form of ANY energy source; a spring, hydraulic pressure, gravity, pneumatic pressure, etc.

Electrical potential is essentially voltage. A 12v battery has an electric potential of 12 volts.

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