Dimensions of integral of voltage curve

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The discussion centers on the physical dimensions of the integral of voltage with respect to time, specifically in the context of biology. Electrical potential is defined as energy per unit charge, measured in joules per coulomb. When integrating voltage over time, the resulting units are joule-seconds per coulomb, which can be interpreted as action per charge. The participants express uncertainty regarding the nomenclature of this unit within biological applications.

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SW VandeCarr
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I recently answered several questions in the biology forum regarding integrating over the change of voltage with respect to time. Although it wasn't part of the posters' question, I'm not sure about the physical dimensions of this integral. Electrical potential can be expressed as energy per unit charge or joules per coulomb. If you integrate over time you get the units joule-seconds per coulomb or action/charge. I'm not familiar with of the use of this unit in biology. Does it have a name?
 
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