What is the differences between amps and volts?

Answer 1

An 'amp' is a slang expression for 'ampere', whose correct symbol is 'A'. An ampere is the SI base unit for electric current, and is defined in terms of the force between parallel, current-carrying, conductors due to the magnetic fields that surround them. WebRep

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A 'volt' (symbol: 'V') is the SI derived unit for potential difference (voltage), and is defined in terms of the energy required to separate electric charge.

Potential difference, or voltage, can be thought of as the 'electrical pressure' responsible for causing current to pass through a conductor.

Answer 2

Amps (amperes) refer to the flow of electric current in a circuit, measuring the quantity of electrons passing through a point per second. Volts measure the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit, determining the force that drives the current. In essence, volts indicate the "pressure" of electricity, while amps indicate the "quantity" of electricity.