Volt vs. Amp — What's the Difference?

The volt (symbol: V) is the derived unit for electric potential, electric potential difference (voltage), and electromotive force. It is named after the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta (1745–1827).

An ampere.

The SI unit of electromotive force, the difference of potential that would carry one ampere of current against one ohm resistance.

An amplifier, especially one used to amplify music.

Variant spelling of volte

A mononucleotide, C10H14N5O7P, that is composed of adenosine and one phosphate group and is formed by the hydrolysis of ADP or ATP. Also called adenylic acid.

Make a quick movement to avoid a thrust.

To amplify.

The SI-derived unit of electric potential and electromotive force, equal to the difference of electric potential between two points on a conducting wire carrying a constant current of one ampere when the power dissipated between the points is one watt. See Table at measurement.

To stimulate or excite. Often used with up

A circular movement executed by a horse in manège.

To modify (something) so as to increase its capacity to perform or satisfy

A sudden movement made in avoiding a thrust in fencing.

To amplify.

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V

To excite.

A circular tread; a gait by which a horse going sideways round a centre makes two concentric tracks.

To intensify or increase.

(fencing) A sudden movement to avoid a thrust.

To connect to amplifiers.

A colour similar to lime often used in Nike products. CEFF00

The basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites;

A circular tread; a gait by which a horse going sideways round a center makes two concentric tracks.

A nucleotide found in muscle cells and important in metabolism; reversibly convertible to ADP and ATP

A sudden movement to avoid a thrust.

The unit of electro-motive force; - defined by the International Electrical Congress in 1893 and by United States Statute as, that electro-motive force which steadily applied to a conductor whose resistance is one ohm will produce a current of one ampère. It is practically equivalent to

A unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it