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The current rating determines the /$I^2R/$\$I^2R\$ losses of the closed contact hence, operating at 15 amps when the rating is 1p10 amps is going to result in early failure of the relay. The voltage rating determines characteristics of the contact when it opens. There is usually no trade off.

The current rating determines the /$I^2R/$ losses of the closed contact hence, operating at 15 amps when the rating is 1p amps is going to result in early failure of the relay. The voltage rating determines characteristics of the contact when it opens. There is usually no trade off.

The current rating determines the \$I^2R\$ losses of the closed contact hence, operating at 15 amps when the rating is 10 amps is going to result in early failure of the relay. The voltage rating determines characteristics of the contact when it opens. There is usually no trade off.

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The current rating determines the /$I^2R/$ losses of the closed contact hence, operating at 15 amps when the rating is 1p amps is going to result in early failure of the relay. The voltage rating determines characteristics of the contact when it opens. There is usually no trade off.