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It is an alternating current that switches its polarity 60 times in a second. 60 Hertz is the frequency that electricity is generated in the U.S.
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What are alternating currents?
This Website shows you what alternating currents are: http://www.play-hookey.com/ac_theory/
What are currents that change direction?
Alternating Current
What has the author Alexander Russell written?
Alexander Russell has written: 'A treatise on the theory of alternating currents' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Alternating Electric currents
Which sources produce alternating current?
AC generators, powerplants etc produce alternating currents.
What has the author Knox McIlwain written?
Knox McIlwain has written: 'High-frequency alternating currents' -- subject(s): Alternating Electric currents 'Principles of color television'
What has the author Edith Clarke written?
Edith Clarke has written: 'Circuit analysis of A-C power systems' -- subject(s): Alternating Electric currents, Alternating current, Electric circuits, Electric currents, Alternating, Electric power distribution
What are two types of currents?
Direct current and alternating current
What has the author Abraham Press written?
Abraham Press has written: 'Dynamo design' -- subject(s): Electric generators, Design and construction 'Treatment of harmonics in alternating current theory by means of a harmonic algebra' -- subject(s): Electric currents, Alternating, Alternating Electric currents
Who believed it was dangerous to fool around with alternating currents?
Thomas Edison believed it was dangerous to fool around with alternating currents and promoted the use of direct current instead. He was in a bitter rivalry with Nikola Tesla, who championed the use of alternating current for its efficiency over long distances.
What has the author John J O'Neill written?
John J. O'Neill has written: 'Prodigal genius' -- subject(s): Electric engineers, Biography, Electric currents, Alternating, Electric engineering, History, Alternating Electric currents
How does the frequency of a changing magnetic field compare with the frequency of the alternating voltage that is induced?
A changing magnetic field generates an electric field and alternating currents are accompanied (or caused) by alternating voltages.
What has the author Fritz Vilbig written?
Fritz Vilbig has written: 'Fortschritte der Hochfrequenztechnik' -- subject(s): Radio, Shortwave radio 'Lehrbuch der Hochfrequenztechnik' -- subject(s): Alternating Electric currents, Bibliography, Electric currents, Alternating, Shortwave radio 'Hochfrequenzmesstechnik' -- subject(s): Electric currents, Electric measurements
