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Why do electrons move in both directions forward and backwards in alternating current?
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Why is it not accurate to speak of electrons flowing in an alternating current?
ramkalwan :P
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.
Do protons travel through an electric circuit at or near the speed of light?
Electricity, this may be electrons in a direct current. In an alternating current the electrons stay where they are and it is only the energy that moves between electrons.
What are the 2 basic types of currents?
The main division is between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). AC is universal now for domestic and industrial supply, but DC used to be used in some places in the early part of last century. Automobiles use DC at 12V which is I think universal now. AC in domestic use can be at 50Hz (Europe and many other places) or 60Hz (North America), and can be at either 240V or 120V.
What is Alternating current is measured in?
Alternating Current is measured in Amperes.
What does ace stands for?
Anthony count Alternating Current - electrons that flow alternately in opposite directions constitute an Alternating current.
What do you call a current that changes directions at a regular rate?
"alternating"
Current that changes directions is call direct current?
No, that's Alternating Current.
Current in which electrons flow in the same direction is called?
It's alternating current
What is the current called when electrons reverse regularly?
Alternating current aka AC.
What is difference between static and dynamic electricity?
static electricity there is no flow of electrons and it is a result of imbalance of positive and negative charges only.while dynamic electricity , the flow of electrons can be either in a single direction(direct current),or it can be changing directions repeteadly (alternating current)..!
When electrons flow in one direction what is that called?
The electrons flows from negative to positive and then positive to negative.The pole of the flow of electron changes at a time interval.This is called alternating current (AC).
Electrons move from the power plant to homes in an alternating current?
Alternating current, yes. But it is not quite correct to say "electrons move to the homes... " rather, it is the CURRENT that moves to the home. It is more like a wave, where the energy is transmitted from one particle to the next.
Why is it not accurate to speak of electrons flowing in an alternating current?
ramkalwan :P
What are the types of current electricity?
There are two kinds of current electricity Direct bCurrent (DC) and alternating Current (AC) . with dirrect current electrons move in one direction batteries produce dirrect current .in alternating current , electrons flow in both direction Warm Wished Fro RAJA KR SONI
What are the man types of electric current?
There are two kinds of current electricity Direct bCurrent (DC) and alternating Current (AC) . with dirrect current electrons move in one direction batteries produce dirrect current .in alternating current , electrons flow in both direction Warm Wished Fro RAJA KR SONI
Is an alternating current the same as air condition?
No. Not the same. AC means Alternating Current which refers to a type of electrical flow (electrons). The word "Alternating" eaning that the current of electrons changes direction based on its frequency -- e.g., 60 times per second. A/C means Air Conditioning and refers to a machine that cools the air.
