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This document compares alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). AC is an electrical current that switches direction in a back-and-forth pattern over time, like the power used in homes. DC flows continuously in one direction, like in batteries. The key difference is that AC oscillates between positive and negative directions while DC only flows one way. The document also lists some pros and cons of each type of current, such as AC being better for heating but requiring converters to work with DC devices.
This document compares alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). AC is an electrical current that switches direction in a back-and-forth pattern over time, like the power used in homes. DC flows continuously in one direction, like in batteries. The key difference is that AC oscillates between positive and negative directions while DC only flows one way. The document also lists some pros and cons of each type of current, such as AC being better for heating but requiring converters to work with DC devices.
This document compares alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). AC is an electrical current that switches direction in a back-and-forth pattern over time, like the power used in homes. DC flows continuously in one direction, like in batteries. The key difference is that AC oscillates between positive and negative directions while DC only flows one way. The document also lists some pros and cons of each type of current, such as AC being better for heating but requiring converters to work with DC devices.
is a type of electrical current, in which the direction of the flow of
electrons switches back and forth at regular intervals or cycles. Current flowing in power lines and normal household electricity that comes from a wall outlet is alternating current.
DC Current
is the unidirectional flow or movement of electric charge carriers
(which are usually electrons). The intensity of the current can vary with time, but the general direction of movement stays the same at all times.
The difference between ac and dc
currents
The difference between AC and DC is the direction of flow. DC is
constant and moves in one direction. A simple way to visualize the difference is that, when graphed, a DC current looks like a flat line, whereas the flow of AC on a graph makes a sinusoid or wave-like pattern. AC changes over time in an oscillating repetitionthe up curve indicates the current flowing in a positive direction and the down curve signifies the alternate cycle where the current moves in a negative direction. This back and forth is what gives AC its name.
AC Currents
DC Current
The pros and cons of AC
Electricity
The pros of AC Electricity are:
Heats up more
Synchronous motors allows easy synchronization or high power