Technician A says current 14-volt systems are rated at 800 W to 1500 W. Technician B says a higher voltage system requires more amperage to produce the same wattage. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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Technician A is correct because current 14-volt automotive electrical systems are indeed rated within the 800 W to 1500 W range. Technician B is incorrect because a higher voltage system requires less amperage to produce the same wattage, according to the formula Wattage = Voltage x Amperage.

Technician a Says Current 14-Volt Systems Are Rated at 800