With voltage boosting, what happens to amperage?

• A. Increase
• B. No change
• C. Decrease
• D. Fluctuate

Answer: (C)

When a voltage-boosting output is used, the design emphasizes delivering a high voltage with a limited amount of current. The energy actually transferred to the target is kept within safe, controlled bounds, so the current that flows through the body tends to be lower even as the voltage rises. This aligns with the typical “high voltage, low current” approach used to achieve neuromuscular disruption while minimizing tissue damage. Since the device regulates the output power and the body's impedance limits the current, increasing the voltage results in a reduced amperage reaching the target.