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kVA (kilovolt-amps) and kV (kilovolts) are different units that measure different things, so one isn't necessarily "higher" than the other.
- **kVA (kilovolt-amps)** is a unit of **apparent power** in an electrical system. It represents the total power that is supplied by the electrical system, combining both real power (watts) and reactive power (which doesn't do any actual work but is necessary for maintaining voltage levels). The formula for kVA is:
\[
\text{kVA} = \text{Voltage (V)} \times \text{Current (I)} / 1000
\]
- **kV (kilovolts)** is a unit of **voltage**, which measures the electrical potential difference between two points. Higher voltage means a higher potential to drive electric current.
So, one is not higher than the other because they measure different things. kV refers to the voltage level, while kVA refers to the power supplied in a system.
- **kVA (kilovolt-amps)** is a unit of **apparent power** in an electrical system. It represents the total power that is supplied by the electrical system, combining both real power (watts) and reactive power (which doesn't do any actual work but is necessary for maintaining voltage levels). The formula for kVA is:
\[
\text{kVA} = \text{Voltage (V)} \times \text{Current (I)} / 1000
\]
- **kV (kilovolts)** is a unit of **voltage**, which measures the electrical potential difference between two points. Higher voltage means a higher potential to drive electric current.
So, one is not higher than the other because they measure different things. kV refers to the voltage level, while kVA refers to the power supplied in a system.