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Rectifier is used to convert alternating current to direct current.
Alternating current is better than direct current for transmission.
Power lines carry electricity as alternating current.
a high power, often class C amplifier.
Direct current, as opposed to alternating current.
AC. is alternating current and Dc is direct current. alternating equivalant to pulsating electricity while direct is a constant draw with little fluxuation.
To convert direct current to alternating current you need either an inverter or a motor-generator set.
An inverter
Rectifier is used to convert alternating current to direct current.
Alternating current. Direct current is used in batteries.
The type of diode used to convert alternating current in to direct current is the power diode.
A diode will let current pass through only in one direction. Note that this will result in a pulsating current; to make the current more regular, you also need capacitors.
Alternating current is better than direct current for transmission.
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.
A car alternator generates alternating current, then uses a rectifier to convert the alternating current to direct current, it charges your battery and supplies the current to run all the electrical systems in the car.
Power lines carry electricity as alternating current.
(a) A current flowing in one direction only; -- distinguished from alternating current. When steady and not pulsating a direct current is often called a continuous current. (b) A direct induced current, or momentary current of the same direction as the inducing current, produced by stopping or removing the latter; also, a similar current produced by removal of a magnet.