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By driving current through a resistance, we create heat. But it takes voltage to drive current through a resistance. In that light, it takes both voltage and current to drive a resistance heater and get it hot. Power (watts) is current (amps) times voltage (volts). But power is also current squared (I2) times resistance (ohms), or I2R. Power is also voltage squared (E2) divided by resistance (ohms) or E2/R. To increase current through a given resistance (like a resistive heating element) you have to increase the voltage. Voltage, current and resistance are "locked" in a fixed arrangement called Ohm's law. It's a relationship that takes this form: E = I x R, or I = E/R, or R = E/I As power is amps times volts (P = I x E), we can answer the question asked here. Question: "Does heat come from the amps or the volts?" Answer: "Yes."
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How do you convert watts into amperes?
To convert watts into amperes you divide the circuit voltage into the watts. Amps = Watts/Volts. <<>> Converting Watts to Amps The conversion of Watts to Amps is governed by the equation Amps = Watts/Volts For example 12 watts/12 volts = 1 amp Converting Amps to Watts The conversion of Amps to Watts is governed by the equation Watts = Amps x Volts For example 1 amp * 110 volts = 110 watts Converting Watts to Volts The conversion of Watts to Volts is governed by the equation Volts = Watts/Amps For example 100 watts/10 amps = 10 volts Converting Volts to Watts The conversion of Volts to Watts is governed by the equation Watts = Amps x Volts For example 1.5 amps * 12 volts = 18 watts Converting Volts to Amps at fixed wattage The conversion of Volts to Amps is governed by the equations Amps = Watts/Volts For example 120 watts/110 volts = 1.09 amps Converting Amps to Volts at fixed wattage The conversion of Amps to Volts is governed by the equation Volts = Watts/Amps For Example, 48 watts / 12 Amps = 4 Volts Explanation Amps are how many electrons flow past a certain point per second. Volts is a measure of how much force that each electron is under. Think of water in a hose. A gallon a minute (think amps) just dribbles out if it is under low pressure (think low voltage). But if you restrict the end of the hose, letting the pressure build up, the water can have more power (like watts), even though it is still only one gallon a minute. In fact the power can grow enormous as the pressure builds, to the point that a water knife can cut a sheet of glass. In the same manner as the voltage is increased a small amount of current can turn into a lot of watts.
How many volts in a watt?
It depends on how many Amps (current) are applied to the voltage. Watt = Volts x Amps. e.g. 12 volts @ 5 amps = 60 watts
How many milliamps in 48.8 watts?
Milli amps is a measure of current whilst watt is a measure of power. The missing element is voltage as the formula is:- Power = Voltage * Amps ie power in Watts is the product of Volts (in Volts) times Amps (in Amps)
If the potential difference across a load is 60 volts and the resistance of the load is 10 ohms the current is amperes.?
It's not that simple. The basic formula is Volts / Ohms = Amps. For 30 Volts you'd get 0.5 Amps, for 60 Volts you'd get 1 Amp, for 120 Volts you'd get 2 Amps.
2kw fire What amperage used?
"2kw fire" if this refers to an electric fireplace then you also need to know the voltage that is used. 1Kw = 1000 watts. Watts = Amps x Volts. Amps = Watts/ Volts. Amps = 2000/Volts.
How many volts it takes to cause a current of 1.95 amps to exist in a 200 watt lamp?
The formula to calculate the relationship between amps, volts and watts is Volts X Amps = Watts or Volts = Watts / Amps or Amps = Watts / Volts therefore; 200 Watts divided by 1.95 Amps is 102.5641 Volts.
If voltage is 12 volts and ohms is 0.5 how many amps in circuit?
Ohm's law: Volts = Amps * Ohms, or Amps = Volts / Ohms 12 volts / 0.5 ohms = 24 amps
4 volts is a many watts?
4 volts and how many amps? Watts = amps x volts. It depends on the amount of current (in Amps) flowing at 4 Volts... See Ohms Law: Watts = Volts x Amps If you have 2 Amps flowing at 4 Volts you are dissipating/consuming 8 Watts. If you have 10 Amps flowing at 4 Volts you are dissipating/consuming 40 Watts.
Using 120 volts at 12 amps is the same power as what amps at 220 volts?
6 amps.
How many amps at 12 volts equals 16 amps at 120 volts?
160 amps at 12v.
How many amps at 120 volts equals 16 amps at 12 volts?
160 amps at 12v.
How many amps DC is 12 volts 1.5 amps at 5 volts?
You have your own answer. It is 1.5 amps.
How many amps with 70 watts 13.8 Volts dc?
Watts = Volts * Amps Therefore: 70 Watts / 13.8 Volts = 5.07 Amps
How many amps are in ohms?
It's not that simple. The basic formula is Volts / Ohms = Amps. For 30 Volts you'd get 0.5 Amps, for 60 Volts you'd get 1 Amp, for 120 Volts you'd get 2 Amps.
Does 50 amps rated at 240 volts equal 100 amps rated at 120 volts?
When you multiply amps x volts the product is watts. Using this formula W = Amps x Volts should give you your answer.
How many watt in amp?
It's watts divided by volts equals amps. Example: 1200 watts at 120 volts is 10 amps. To get the watts if you know the amps, multiply the amps times the volts. 10 amps at 120 volts is 1200 watts.
How many amps can handle in 12 volts a 600 volts 15 amps rated terminal bar?
The terminal strip's rating is 15 amps at 600 volts. It does not matter what the voltage is up to 600 volts, the maximum amperage allowed on the strip is 15 amps. It could be 15 amps at 12 volts or 15 amps at 600 volts or any voltage in between.
