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They both do. Voltage is a measure of electrical pressure. Amperage is a measure of electrical flow (current) (amount of electricity flowing). High voltage by itself will not kill you but will leave a nasty taste in your mouth. At the right pressure your heart can be stopped though by a single amp.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoAn electrical shock is caused by a voltage difference causing current to flow. Both are necessary - you cannot have current without a voltage difference, and you will not get shocked without current flow.
A 9 volt battery has 9 volts across its' terminals all the time. You will only get shocked by this if you insert a low enough resistance between the two terminals (such as your tongue!) to allow a small current to flow.
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How are watts determined?
The watt is a measurement of power. In electrical circuit, to determined watts there is a formula volts x amps = watts
How do you find the current draw of an electrical circuit if you do not know the voltage and wattage of the device?
Basically if you know the Voltage supply and the power used by an appliance then you use the formula for power which is Power = Volts x Amps. Rearrange so Amps (current) = Power / Volts If power was 2400 Watts and Volts was 240 the Current would be 2400 / 240 = 10 Amps
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 do you solve for current using volts and watts in a problem?
Amperes measure the rate of flow of electricity in a conductor Volts measure electrical pressure Watts measure the amount of energy or work that can be done by Amperes and Volts Relationship: Work = Pressure x Flow or Watts = Volts x Amperes When you know two variables you can calculate the other Formulas - This formula referred to as the West Virginia Formula (W - VA)Watts = Volts x Amps Volts = Watts / Amps Amps - Watts / Volts Refer to link below for more information
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
Can electrical shock damage your internal organs?
It depends on the watts, volts and amps that pass through it. Some combinations can boil your whole body.
What is watt volts?
Watt volts is not an electrical term. Watts are the product of amps times volts.
What is the capacity of 1.5kva?
a 1.5 kVa source of electrical power has the capacity to supply 100 volts at 15 amps, 300 volts at 5 amps, or 1000 volts at 1.5 amps.
What is multiplied to get electrical energy?
Volts x Amps = watts
What is electrical power the combination of?
Watts = Amps x 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.
What is the capacity of 1.5kva inverter and 24volts battery?
1.5kva has enough electrical power to supply 100 volts of electricity that is at 15 amps. You can also supply 300 volts at 5 amps and 1000 volts at 1.5 amps.
How do volts get power?
Volts cause current to flow through the load. The current is measured in amps, and the volts multiplied by the amps gives the power in watts.
What are electrical measurements based on?
voltage (volts) current (amps) resistance (ohms)
How many amps or volts does your body get when it reveives an elstrical shock?
That depends on the source. It can vary dramatically.
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
600 volts equals how many amps?
Volts by themselves are 0 amps. Volts cause current to flow, which is measured in amps. But there has to be a circuit, which is essentially a circle for the current to flow in. And current is usually limited by a load, which is any device that utilizes electrical energy. Without a load you have a short circuit which can allow hundreds or thousands of amps to flow until something burns up or a protective device trips, like a breaker or fuse.
