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Does the galvanometer measures AC and DC current?
It is used to detect very small DC currents only. For AC signals Detectors are used.
Which current is used in houses?
Alternating current (AC) in almost all cases.
What are two types of electrical currents?
Direct current (DC) flows in one direction and is commonly used in batteries and electronics. Alternating current (AC) changes direction periodically and is used in homes and most electrical grids for its ability to be easily transmitted over long distances.
Which type of current flowing in the house ac or dc?
AC current is used nearly everywhere. You will only find DC in special cases, such as solar powered houses, but the utility connection used for backup is still AC.
How are electriciy and magnetism related?
AC currents mate ;)
What is the functioning of choke coil?
A choke coil is used in several electrical devices. The function it has is to block AC currents from passing through as it allows DC currents to pass through.
Can rheostat run on AC current and DC current?
Yes, a rheostat can be used with both AC and DC currents. The rheostat's variable resistor can be adjusted to control the current flowing through a circuit, regardless of whether it is AC or DC.
Does a light switch produce AC or DC electric currents?
Alternating (AC) and direct (DC) currents are different forms of electricity. It is universal nowadays to have AC in all houses because the electricity grid distribution system is all AC. DC was used by Edison and continued for some years but is now discontinued. It is still used in vehicles where 12 V DC is the normal system. A light switch simply interrupts the current or makes the circuit as required, and both AC and DC need to have switches.
What kind of current used in train?
Trains use DC currents! It's predominantly AC now but more dc in the early days. Both still in use. See DC and AC section below article-
How is magnetism related to AC and DC currents?
Magnetism is fundamentally linked to electric currents through Ampère's law, which states that an electric current produces a magnetic field. In Direct Current (DC), the magnetic field created is steady and constant, while in Alternating Current (AC), the magnetic field fluctuates as the current changes direction. This changing magnetic field in AC can induce electromotive force (EMF) in nearby conductors, a principle used in transformers and electric motors. Thus, both AC and DC currents generate magnetic fields, but their behaviors differ due to the nature of the current flow.
Do all currents have the same characteristics?
No, not all currents have the same characteristics. There are different types of currents, such as direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC), which have distinct properties. DC flows in one direction continuously, while AC changes direction periodically. Additionally, the amplitude, frequency, and phase of currents can vary depending on the specific application and source.
What is the definition of AC-DC converter?
AC-DC converter such as a convertor by which we can convert alternative currents into direct current & its vice-versa. ...... anil allahabadi
