Is it the amp's in that kill you, and not the voltage?

Is it the amp's in that kill you, and not the voltage?
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The voltage is the pressure that drives the amps through a wire. Resistance (load) is the control. Amperage is the flow of electrons. There is no resistance when a bolt of lightning hits you (so the amperage is out of this world) and the voltage is through the roof.
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Description : When a voltage of 132 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 470 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.280 amps B. 3.560 amps C. 602 milliamps D. 1.673 amps

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When a voltage of 132 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 10,230 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.012 amps B. 77.5 milliamps C. 10,362 amps D. 0.792 amps

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Description : When a voltage of 132 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 110 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.833 amps B. 1.2 amps C. 2.2 amps D. 242 milliamps

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