Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 16 - Oxidation and Reduction - Exercises - Questions - Page 602: 26

Answer

A high voltage is analogous to a steep descent in a river.

Work Step by Step

Voltage is the difference in electric potential energy between two points. The kinetic potential energy difference is greater on a heavily sloped river.
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