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Define electric potential and potential difference.

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Electric Potential : The electric potential at a point defined as the amount of work done in moving a unit positive charge from infinity to that point against the electric force.
Electric Potential Difference : The electric potential difference between two points is defined as the amount of work done in moving a unit positive charge from one point to another point against the electric force .
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