Re: Basic Question

In sci.physics.electromag, Salmon Egg <SalmonEgg@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> In article <g9p33t$qta$1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
>  EskWIRED@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:

> > I'm wondering how one can squeeze more current through a given
diameter 
> > wire by means of increasing the voltage. 

> <snip>

> It would be very useful if you gave more information about yourself. How

> old are you?

50

> What education have you had? 

Double AB, in Sociology and Philosophy, and a JD. Very little math, which 
is why I asked about the physical processes, rather than the equations.


>How long have you been trying 
> to understand electricity? 

For a long time, on and off, when other interests are momentarily at bay. 

 What have you done or read to do so? These 
> are the questions I would have asked when in high school.

I've read a fair amount, but the reason why higher voltage allows thinner 
wire is something I've wondered about only for a few years, since I have a

client in the hydroelectric business.  For example, I never heard the term

"Power Factor" before I started with them. 

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