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An ampere is the actual amount of current flowing. See the Related Questions links for more information.

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How much amp is in a dc voltage?

There are no amps in a voltage because they are quite different electrical units. They are related by the 'power equation' which is: watts = amps times volts


The differene between amps and watts?

Amps are units of current, watts are units of power. Watts are the product of Amps times Volts. Watts = Amps x Volts.


What is the name of an instrument for measuring electrical current?

Electrical current can be measured with an Ammeter. The units used are amps.


An automotive fuse box generates how many amps of electrical power?

12 amps of electricity.


What is electrical power the combination of?

Watts = Amps x Volts.


What is the formula for power in terms of amperes?

Electrical power = current x voltage Current is in amps


Is power the product of voltage and current?

Yes, electrical power in Watts is volts x amps


What is torque in Electricals?

The electrical equivalent to torque is AMPS. Power in Electricity is Volts * Amps Where in a rotating shaft its RPM * Torque


How many joules equals 1 kilo amp?

This is not a valid question by itself. Joules are units of energy, while Amps are units of electrical current. However, if you also know the Voltage of the electrical current, you can multiply the Current[Amps]*Voltage[Volts] to get the Power in Watts. Watts are equivalent to Joules per second. If you then know the amount of time of the current flow, you can calculate the total number of Joules by multiplying the Power[Watts]*Time[seconds] = Energy[Joules] .


How are watts measured?

Electrical power is measured in watts. In an electrical system power (P) is equal to the voltage multiplied by the current.P = VxI Watts = Volts x Amps.


What is VA compare to amperage?

Another homework or exam question? AC electrical power demand is measured in Volt-Amps. Electrical current is measured in Amperes. (Amps or Amperage.) Now you can write about how they can be compared.


Is 8 amps equals 1.5hp?

You can't compare that. Ampere is a unit of electrical current; horse power is a unit of power.