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No. The direction of the current is constantly changing, reversing direction at twice the "frequency" of the AC. For house-current in the US, that means it reverses direction 120 times every second. That's why it's called "alternating".
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∙ 10y agoThe main reason for that phenomenon is the fact that "alternating current" is
the name that has been given to current (and voltage) whose polarity changes,
and that decision has had certain far-reaching consequences. It must follow
that if its polarity does not change, then a current cannot be accurately referred to
as "alternating". The bottom-line result of this reasoning is the fact that IF it is
'alternating current' THEN its polarity is changing, and the vice versa is also true.
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Whenever there is relative motion between a conductor and a magnetic field, and voltage is induced into that conductor, the direction of which is determined by the direction in which the conductor passes through the magnetic field. When a coil is rotated within a magnetic field, the direction of each side relative to the field reverses every half-cycle and so does the direction of the induced voltage.
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∙ 8y agoIn North America electrical systems the AC current is established at 60 Hz which means it changes directions 120 times per second. As for the flow of current there are two established values. Conventional current flow is from positive to negative and electron flow is from negative to positive
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∙ 8y agoIn America AC current typically moves at 60Hz which means it changes directions 60 times per second so it depends on what millisecond you were on when asking this, but in short both.
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∙ 10y agoThe ac current changes directions because the electrons do not move in one direction.
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What are the 2 basic types of currents?
The main division is between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). AC is universal now for domestic and industrial supply, but DC used to be used in some places in the early part of last century. Automobiles use DC at 12V which is I think universal now. AC in domestic use can be at 50Hz (Europe and many other places) or 60Hz (North America), and can be at either 240V or 120V.
What direction does current flown an ac circuit?
We have suppose the current flow in opposite to the direction of flow of electron.AnswerA.C. current reverses direction every half-cycle.
How do appliances work if AC reverses direction?
AC current alternates polarity back-and-forth continually, by definition. Therefore, it is not possible to reverse AC direction. It is DC current that is directional such that when it's polarity is reversed the motor responds by turning in the opposite direction.
What is the direction of the current?
Current flows from negative to positive for DC. AC the direction changes with the sinewave. eg. AC a frequency of 60Hz the direction changes 120 times.
When charges continually shift from flowing in one direction to flowing in the reverse direction what current is there?
It is called an alternating current
Electric current in which electrons repeatedly change direction?
AC
Electric current changes direction repeatedly is called?
AC current (alternating current) like in a wall outlet
What type of electric current changes direction?
AC current (alternating current) like in a wall outlet
What is AC current?
An AC current (alternating current) is one that changes its direction continuously - typically at 50 or 60 Hertz (cycles per second).
What are the differences between AC power and DC power?
The description AC/DC refers to equipment designed to be operate on either alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC). In alternating current the movement of electric charge periodically reverses direction. In direct current , the flow of electric charge is only in one direction.
What is an electric current that periodically changes direction?
There are two types of electric current, DC or direct current and AC or alternating current. The power delivery to homes in most places in the world is AC or alternating current. This is where the electrons are pushed one way then back the other way with usually 100 or 120 changes in direction per second. This produces 50 or 60 forward/back cycles every second called 50Hz or 60Hz.
What are the two kinds electricity?
Perhaps you are referring to DC and AC? DC is direct current - current flows in a single direction. In AC (alternating current), the current regularly changes its direction.Perhaps you are referring to DC and AC? DC is direct current - current flows in a single direction. In AC (alternating current), the current regularly changes its direction.Perhaps you are referring to DC and AC? DC is direct current - current flows in a single direction. In AC (alternating current), the current regularly changes its direction.Perhaps you are referring to DC and AC? DC is direct current - current flows in a single direction. In AC (alternating current), the current regularly changes its direction.
What current flows in one direction then the opposite direction?
AC, Alternating Current.
What is meant by alternative current?
Alternating current is more efficinent. It is wireless and more efficient than direct current. And it is safer. Plus Tesla is better than Edison
What are twokinds of electric current?
One distinction that is often made is between DC (direct current, flows in one direction) and AC (alternating current, changes direction many times per second).
What is the direction of flow of electric current in an electric current?
DC current
What is direct and alternating voltage?
An alternating current (AC) is an electric current whose direction reverses cyclically, as opposed to direct current, whose direction remains constant. The usual waveform of an AC power circuit is a sine wave, as this results in the most efficient transmission of energy.
