Science Common Sense
624 - How do we measure electricity using units like volts and amps?
Imagine water flowing through a hose. To measure electricity, we use units that show how much water (or electricity) is flowing and how strong the pressure is.
- Volts (V): Think of volts like the water pressure in the hose. It's how hard the electricity is pushing. If the voltage is high, the electricity is pushing really hard.
- Amps (A): Amps are like the amount of water flowing through the hose. It's how much electricity is moving. If the amperage is high, more electricity is flowing.
To make it simple, think of it like this:
- Volts (V) = Pressure (how hard it pushes)
- Amps (A) = Flow (how much water/electricity is moving)
When you multiply Volts and Amps, you get Watts (W), which shows how much electricity is being used (like how much work the water is doing).
Example: 12 volts x 5 amps = 60 watts
This helps us understand and measure how electricity is used in different devices and situations.