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1884 Nikola Tesla invented the electric alternator, an electric generator that produces alternating current (AC). Until this time electricity had been generated using direct current (DC) from batteries. AC electrical systems are better for sending electricity over long distances as DC can only travel 5 miles at best.
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∙ 14y agoTesla invented the alternating-current generator that provides your light and electricity, the transformer through which it is sent, and even the high voltage coil of your picture tube. The Tesla Coil, in fact, is used in radios, television sets, and a wide range of other electronic equipment - invented in 1891, no-one's ever come up with anything better.
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∙ 14y agoTesla invented the alternating-current generator that provides your light and electricity, the transformer through which it is sent, and even the high voltage coil of your picture tube. The Tesla Coil, in fact, is used in radios, television sets, and a wide range of other electronic equipment - invented in 1891, no-one's ever come up with anything better.
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∙ 13y agothe alternating current (ac) was invented in 1887
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∙ 12y agoIn 1885 the machine was completed.
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∙ 11y agoNikola Tesla
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Is your house alternating or direct current?
Alternating current. Direct current is used in batteries.
Electric current changes direction repeatedly is called?
AC current (alternating current) like in a wall outlet
What is a constant current?
DC or Direct Current. The current is no alternating.
The kind of electricity from the power plant is called?
There are only two kinds of electricity, direct current and alternating current. All power plants now produce alternating current
What are the uses of alternating current?
voltage can carry current a further distance.
What is current that keeps changing direction?
AC, or alternating current.AC, or alternating current.AC, or alternating current.AC, or alternating current.
What is alternating current machine?
"What is alternating current machine?"
What is a graphical representation of alternating current?
The symbol for alternating current is: ~
What is Alternating current is measured in?
Alternating Current is measured in Amperes.
What is alternating current normally produced by?
Alternating current is normally produced by rotating the magnet in the coil of an induced alternating voltage. When connected to a circuit, an alternating current will flow.
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.
Who developed the alternating-current system?
George Westinghouse developed the 1st AC electric system in 1886 & set up the Westinghouse Electric Company to manufacture the equipment.
What is a sentence with the word alternating current in it?
Nicola Tesla is the father of alternating current.
Alternating current is produced by battery or generators?
A generator produces alternating current.
Does 1996 Dodge Ram have generator or alternator?
It is technically an alternating current generator.It is technically an alternating current generator.
What is variable alternating current?
A current which changes its direction of flow again and again is known as alternating current.
