eli5 Why do some appliances consume more power than others where it all get an input of 220v / 110v?
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Why does a fire hydrant release so much more water than your kitchen faucet? They are both getting water at the same pressure.
Voltage is like water pressure. It’s one of the big factors in power consumption, but not the only one. How much current the device uses is the other, and it’s just as important. (I’m simplifying a bit, but not too much.)
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