Camcorder has a power rating of 18 watts. If the output voltage from its battery is 6 volts, what current does it use?

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asked Apr 13, 2020 92.9k views

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Ogrim · Answer 1 · 2020-04-20T11:15:28+0000

Power = (voltage) x (current)

IF it's using the full 18 watts of power right now, then . . .

18 W = (6 V) x (current)

Current = (18 W) / (6 V)

Current = 3 Amperes