MARITIME ACADEMY OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC-KAMAYA POINT

E201
ELECTRO 1 DEPARTMENT OF ACADEMICS
BASIC ELECTRICITY PTGWO-ITF
Kamaya Point, Alas-asin, Mariveles, Bataan
SECTION TITLE APPROVAL SECTION
ISSUE NO. 0 REVISION NO. 0 DATE EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 4, 2021 PAGE 24 OF 69
Topic 1.7: AC vs DC

Course Outcome:

CO1: Solve electrical circuit problems using relevant electrical diagrams

Learning Outcome:

LO1.7 Explain the difference between a DC from an AC current and voltage in terms of their
relationship.

Introduction:

Electricity flows in two ways: either in an alternating current (AC) or in a direct current (DC).
Electricity or "current" is nothing but the movement of electrons through a conductor, like a wire. The
difference between AC and DC lies in the direction in which the electrons flow. In DC, the electrons flow
steadily in a single direction, or "forward." In AC, electrons keep switching directions, sometimes going
"forward" and then going "backward."
Alternating current is the best way to transmit electricity over large distances.

ACTIVITY 1.7
AC vs. DC

Complete the table:

AC DC

1. Cause of the direction of flow of

electrons

2. Frequency

3. Direction of current and voltage

4. Current

5. Flow of Electrons

6. Electrical energy is obtained from

7. Passive Parameters

8. Power Factor

9. Types of waves or signal

 MARITIME ACADEMY OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC-KAMAYA POINT
E201
ELECTRO 1 DEPARTMENT OF ACADEMICS
BASIC ELECTRICITY PTGWO-ITF
Kamaya Point, Alas-asin, Mariveles, Bataan
SECTION TITLE APPROVAL SECTION
ISSUE NO. 0 REVISION NO. 0 DATE EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 4, 2021 PAGE 25 OF 69
Reflection:
Explain briefly your gains while accomplishing this exercise.

References:
1. Electrical Science
2. Sewage Training Powerpoint Presentation
3. https://www.diffen.com/difference/Alternating_Current_vs_Direct_Current (July 27, 2020)