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    Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) differ in the direction of electron flow. [1] AC involves electrons switching direction periodically between forward and backward, while DC involves steady electron flow in one direction only. [2] AC is safer for transmitting power over long distances and provides more power, while DC cannot travel as far before losing energy. [3] The key differences between AC and DC involve the direction, frequency, and consistency of electron flow.

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    Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) differ in the direction of electron flow. [1] AC involves electrons switching direction periodically between forward and backward, while DC involves steady electron flow in one direction only. [2] AC is safer for transmitting power over long distances and provides more power, while DC cannot travel as far before losing energy. [3] The key differences between AC and DC involve the direction, frequency, and consistency of electron flow.

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    Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) differ in the direction of electron flow. [1] AC involves electrons switching direction periodically between forward and backward, while DC involves steady electron flow in one direction only. [2] AC is safer for transmitting power over long distances and provides more power, while DC cannot travel as far before losing energy. [3] The key differences between AC and DC involve the direction, frequency, and consistency of electron flow.

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    Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) differ in the direction of electron flow. [1] AC involves electrons switching direction periodically between forward and backward, while DC involves steady electron flow in one direction only. [2] AC is safer for transmitting power over long distances and provides more power, while DC cannot travel as far before losing energy. [3] The key differences between AC and DC involve the direction, frequency, and consistency of electron flow.

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    ALTERNATING CURRENT AND

    DIRECT CURRENT

    KIRSTINA N. MANALO, MIT, LPT


    INTRODUCTION
    • Electricity flows in two ways, either AC (alternating current) or DC (direct
    current).
    • 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."
    AC VS DC
    AC AND DC COMPARISON CHART
    Alternating Current Direct Current
    Amount of energy that Safe to transfer over longer city distances and Voltage of DC cannot travel very far
    can be carried can provide more power. until it begins to lose energy.
    Cause of the direction Rotating magnet along the wire. Steady magnetism along the wire.
    of flow of electrons
    Frequency The frequency of alternating current is 50Hz or The frequency of direct current is
    60Hz depending upon the country. zero.
    Direction It reverses its direction while flowing in a circuit. It flows in one direction in the circuit.
    Current It is the current of magnitude varying with time It is the current of constant
    magnitude.
    Flow of Electrons Electrons keep switching directions - forward and Electrons move steadily in one
    backward. direction or 'forward'.
    Obtained from A.C Generator and mains. Cell or Battery.
    Passive Parameters Impedance. Resistance only
    Power Factor Lies between 0 & 1. it is always 1.
    Types Sinusoidal, Trapezoidal, Triangular, Square. Pure and pulsating.

    (Source https://www.diffen.com/difference/Alternating_Current_vs_Direct_Current)
    ALTERNATING CURRENT

    • Abbreviation AC, flow of electric charge that periodically reverses. ...


    • It starts, say, from zero, grows to a maximum, decreases to zero,
    reverses, reaches a maximum in the opposite direction, returns again
    to the original value, and repeats this cycle indefinitely.
    • Ex: Electricity coming from the wall outlet
    DIRECT CURRENT

    • Abbreviated as DC
    • Type of electrical current, in which the direction of the flow of electrons
    switches back and forth at regular intervals or cycles. ...
    • Direct current (DC) is electrical current which flows consistently in one
    direction.
    • Has positive (+) and negative (-) terminals
    • Ex: Electrical charge from charged batteries
    THANK YOU!

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