Why is it that we use voltages and watts more often than amperages? 9v batteries, 12v car battery, 1000W Microwave oven. But amperages not so much, even though its “half” of what makes power, A*V=W. What property of amperes makes it so “unnecessary” to be aware of?

Bonus: how many amps and volts does a typical 1000W microwave use?

  • Skyrmir@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Amps are used when deciding the wiring. So that afterwords you know if your plug matches, it works in that outlet.