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¨Each electron has electric potential energy

¤Potential energy is energy stored in an object

¤The potential energy can be converted into another form of energy- like kinetic energy (motion)

current

¨If electrons flow in one direction it is called a direct current (DC)

¤Like in batteries

¨If electrons can move back and forth at regular intervals called cycles are called alternating current (AC)

¤i.e. big power lines

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