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OK, so volts measure the potential for energy to travel, and ohms measure the resistance to the electrical flow, but what are amps and watts?

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What Are Amps, Watts, Volts and Ohms? — Plus More on Energy Production
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    What Are Amps, Watts, Volts and Ohms?

    What Are Amps, Watts, Volts and Ohms?

    So much of our daily lives runs on electricity, yet most of us don't know the difference between a 60-watt and 75-watt light bulb, or how voltage …

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