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The current flowing in a normal household lighting electric bulb is AC. DC systems are just a fraction of 1% in ordinary household systems.
The current flowing in a flashlight bulb is Direct Current (DC) if the flashlight runs on batteries.
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Did Thomas Edison want direct current or alternating current?
Direct Current. His opponent, Nikolas Testa, wanted Alternating Current.
Alternating current can be changed to direct current by?
by rectification
What did alternating electrical current effect in the 1920?
The introduction of alternating electrical current, in 1920, eliminated the need for a return wire. Alternating current, AC, replaced direct current, DC.
Which apparatus changes a direct current to alternating current?
An inverter or a motor-generator set.
What 2 types of currents do you commonly refer to with electricity and what do they stand for?
the two types of electrical current are AC which stands for Alternating current and DC which stands for direct current. Battery current is direct current. The electrons in alternating current flow one way and then flow in the opposite direction.
Is your house alternating or direct current?
Alternating current. Direct current is used in batteries.
Which is better for transmission alternating current and direct current?
Alternating current is better than direct current for transmission.
Lightning carries Alternating current or Direct Current?
Power lines carry electricity as alternating current.
What does the letters acdc stand for in the rock band?
AC is alternating current like in your house. DC is direct current like in your car.
Did Thomas Edison want direct current or alternating current?
Direct Current. His opponent, Nikolas Testa, wanted Alternating Current.
Why the solar panel power cannot be transfer to the meter?
Solar panels are direct current (DC), the electric in the meter is alternating current (AC). You need a special transformer to convert from direct to alternating. This usually has to be done since everything in your house usually runs on alternating current.
What converts direct current to alternating current?
To convert direct current to alternating current you need either an inverter or a motor-generator set.
Will a battery supply direct current or alternating current or ac?
direct current.
What is the fusing current?
alternating current and direct current
Was direct current or alternating current first?
direct came first
How does alternating current and direct current affect heating ventilation and airconditioning?
how dose alternating current and direct current affect heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
Which would make more shock the alternating current or direct current?
direct current
