An electromotive force is the force that tends to make charge move or flow in a circuit. EMF is measured in volts.

Potential and Potential Difference

Potential

This is a measurement of Voltage (EMF) relative to Ground or Earth.

Potential Difference

Potential Difference is a measurement of the difference between two potentials (relative to each other and not to Ground or Earth).

The Volt

The volt is defined as the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere dissipates one watt of power.