Direct And Alternating Current Flashcards

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1
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Direct current ?

A

Moves SAME direction

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2
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Alternating current :

A

Constantly changing direction

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3
Q

Example of direct current ?

A

Cell and battery

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4
Q

Example of alternating

A

Plug

Main electricity

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5
Q

Features of Direct current

A

flows one direction

Flat lone

P.d does not change over time

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6
Q

Alternating current :

A

Number changes per second

Shown by frequency

Wave changes direction

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