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Current. Direct Current (D.C) if it is steady. Alternating Current (A. C) changes direction at a constant rate.
The frequency for North American AC current from the power grid is 60 Hz, or 60 cycles per second. This would result in the direction of current changing 120 times per second.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe flow of electrons means a flow of current in the opposite direction
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What refers to electric current when electrons always flow in the same direction in the wire?
When electrons always flow in the same direction in the wire it is known a DC (direct current).
What is the relationship between the direction of current and direction of electron flow in a current-carrying wire?
because the current is actually the flow of electrons.
What is the vocabulary word for current in which electrons flow in only one direction?
amperage
How is an electolytic cell different from a galvantic cell?
electrons flow in the opposite direction
The energy caused by the flow of particles with negative electrical charges is called?
The negatively charged particles in question are called electrons, and the flow of electrons is called electricity.
What gives electrons there electricity?
Electrons don't have electricity they only posses energy, Electricity is defined as the flow of electrons! In conductors the flow of valence electrons are called Electricity! therefore inducing a current in it! generally the direction of flow the current is the opposite of the direction of flow of electrons(D.C)!
Steady flow of electrons?
elelctric current
What is the flow of electrons callled?
The flow of electrons is called an electrical current. Current is measured in Amps and flows from a positive voltage towards a negative voltage. The electrons themselves have a negative charge so they move or flow in the opposite direction to the flow of current.
Why flow of current from cathode to anode still the flow of electrons is from cathode to anode?
The direction of current, according to convention, is the direction opposite the direction of electron flow. Remember that the anode is where oxidation occurs, so electrons are lost by the anode. These electrons then move from the anode, to the cathode by a wire that usually connects the two compartments. To reiterate, the electrons flow from the anode (site of oxidation) to the cathode (site of reduction). Because electrons flow from anode to cathode, by convention the direction of current is from cathode to anode (the direction opposite the flow of electrons). Hope this helps!
What refers to electric current when electrons always flow in the same direction in the wire?
When electrons always flow in the same direction in the wire it is known a DC (direct current).
What is the relationship between the direction of current and direction of electron flow in a current-carrying wire?
because the current is actually the flow of electrons.
What direction do electrons flow in electrolyte cells?
From anode to cathode.
What is the difference between an alternator and a magneto?
Difference Between Alternators and MagnetosAn alternator puts out alternating current [AC]. That means that part of the time electrons flow in one direction in the wiring, and part of the time the electrons flow in the opposite direction. The number of times the direction of current flow changes direction is referred to as "cycles."Even though the output of a magneto may be in pulses, the direction of flow of electrons is always in the same direction and is Direct Current [DC].
What is it called when electrons flow through a wire?
When electrons flow through a conductor such as a wire, it is called, "Electricity".
When electrons flow in one direction what is that called?
The electrons flows from negative to positive and then positive to negative.The pole of the flow of electron changes at a time interval.This is called alternating current (AC).
Function of a diode?
To allow electrons flow in one direction ONLY
Which direction does the conventional flow of energy move?
The term "conventional flow" is usually used specifically for electricity, not for any kind of energy. If the current consists of electrons, then, if the electrons move in one direction, the conventional flow (a ficticious flow of positive charge) flows in the opposite direction. If the electric flow consists of positive charges, then the conventional flow and the physical, or real, flow, are in the same direction. An electron current is the most common case, though.
