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Back before electricity became commercialised, Nicola Tesla and Thomas Eddison worked for some big companies, GE being one, at the Chicago fair one company bid the job for DC (Edison) and one bid using AC (Tesla), due to AC's cappacity to travel longer distances with less conductors AC was/is cheaper, under bidding DC, with all the publicity, and practicality, AC took off.
What else can I help you with?
Do lightbulbs in homes operate on AC or DC voltage?
The bulb works under AC
What type of current is in homes?
AC alternating current
Is the power line voltage available in your homes a DC or an AC voltage?
We deliver power on the power grid as an AC voltage. That's alternating current, and that's what is available in your home.
What type of electricity is typically used in homes?
The type of electricity typically used in homes is alternating current (AC) electricity.
What is the output of the solar panel installed for the homes is it ac or dc?
It is dc but a small attached converter can make it ac for home use
What is the electric current supplied to most homes celled?
The electric current supplied to most homes is alternating current (AC).
Is home elect ac currant?
DC current is not used in home wiring. It may be used to power a door bell, alarm system, under counter lights, etc, that uses a transformer powered by AC that converts the power to DC. Other than that homes are wired for AC current only.
Why do most homes in the US have window ac units when most homes in England don't - is it because it gets warmer in the US than in England?
England is a country with a temperate climate and does not get hot enough to justify the cost of installing an AC unit, instead of using fans.
What type of current is used in homes?
Both ac and dc current are used in our homes. But only low frequency (50 or 60 Hz) ac current is furnished by the power company. Electrical devices in our homes that require dc current usually have built in ac to dc rectifiers. we get electricity into home from main power supply as AC current.according to our electrinic devices select what type of current is suitable for it.for example,Ac power supply used to Tetevision,computers etc.Inside the devices,AC current convert into DC current.
Why do you use alternating current in your homes rather than direct current?
Electronic appliances in our homes use dc to operate however externally they are connected to ac source because their internal circuit already contains rectifier. we use ac in our home due to: 1.safety:dc is dangerous then ac. 2.cost:appliances or material required in transmission of dc is costly
Why dc series motors cannot be used in home?
DC series motors run on DC power. Homes have AC power, not DC power. You could use DC motors in homes if you have a power supply or use a battery, but it is usually more cost effective to use an AC motor.
Can DC current be used in homes?
Yes but for what purpose. Virtually all hpme appliances and electronic devices require ac.
