Re: Dumb question ...



Jasen wrote:
On 2007-05-29, Jeff Strickland <crwlr@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
... mostly because I'm dumb.

What's the difference in a volt-amp and a "regular" amp?

It's similar to the difference between a foot-pound and a regular pound.

it's mreasuring a different quantity.

Bye.
Jasen

Good explanation, Jasen. Like it.

Daniel

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