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In high voltage applications ... of voltage and current). On the other end of the scale, the triboelectric effect works by a transfer of electrons when making contact between two specific ...

Voltage close voltageThe potential difference across a cell, electrical supply or electrical component. It is measured in volts (V). is a measure of the difference in electrical energy between two ...