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Alternating Current
Summary
Alternating current
(AC) is an
electric current
that periodically reverses direction, in contrast to
direct current
(DC) which flows only in one direction. AC is the form of
electrical power
that is delivered to
homes and businesses
, and it is the form of
electrical energy
that consumers typically use when they plug appliances into a wall socket.
Relevant Degrees
Electrical Engineering 78%
Electrostatics 22%
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