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Changing alternating current to direct current is called?

Rectification


What is serial to parallel converter?

A "serial to parallel" converter converts a serial data connection to a parallel data connection. For example, in computer storage, there are controller chipsets that convert SATA (Serial ATA) to PATA (Parallel ATA, also called IDE or EIDE).


What are the methods for the production of ultrasonics?

Ultrasonics are sound waves with frequencies above 20khz. GALTON WHISTLE First they were produced by Galton.He called his Instrument the galton whistle.It consisted of a brass tube 2 mm in diameter and it was operated by blowing in a jet of high pressure gas.it consisted of a piston.on moving it the resonant cavity's length varied,on varying the length the resonant frequency too varied.Thus the resonant frequency depends on the length of the tube/pipe.But this could produce only up to 30khz. MAGNETOSTRICTION METHOD the main principle for this method is when a ferromagnetic rod made of material like iron or nickel is subjected to alternating magnetic field applied parallel to the rod,there will be a small elongation or contraction in its length.this change in length is proportional to the intensity of the magnetic field and nature of the ferromagnetic material. so the length of the rod changes for each half cycle of the alternating current which means the frequency will be twice the frequency of alternating current.. when the natural frequency of the rod matches with the frequency of the alternating current resonance occurs and amplitude will be maximum and ultrasonic waves are produced.In this method frequencies up-to 300KHZ can be produced. PIEZOELECTRIC OSCILLATOR The main principle of this is the inverse piezoelectric effect..according to the piezoelectric effect,when one pair of opposite faces of a crystal like quartz is subjected to pressure the other pair of opposite faces will develop electric charges and if the pressure is replaced by tension then the charges will be reversed..the inverse of this effect is that if the pair of opposite faces are subjected to alternating voltages then the other pair of opposite faces varies in its dimensions,i.e. it expands or contracts periodically thus generating elastic waves.When the natural frequency of the crystal matches with the frequency of the alternating current,resonance occurs and ultrasonic waves are produced.In this method frequencies upto 500MHZ can be produced.


Does a kv-36hs500 by Sony need a converter box?

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What is an electric current made of?

It is made out of small particals, smaller than atoms called electrons.

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What converts an alternating current to diredt current?

Alternating Current can be converted to Direct Current by using a DC Converter which contain a Bridge Circuit , a Capacitor and if needed a Transformer.CommentA 'DC converter' is normally called a rectifier.


Changing alternating current to direct current is called?

Rectification


Current in which electrons flow in the same direction is called?

It's alternating current


How does a device convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC)?

A device called an inverter is used to convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). The inverter switches the direction of the current flow at a rapid rate, creating an alternating current output from the direct current input.


What device has the ability to change direct current to alternating current?

It's called an inverter.


What are the 2 types of electrical current called?

Alternating Current which reverses its direction regularly at certain intervals Direct Current flowing continuously in one direction only


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


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).


Current that reverses direction in the regular pattern is called?

This is known as a direct current or DC. The two major types of currents are AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current). In AC the charges move back and forth, but in DC the charges flow in JUST ONE DIRECTION. Due to this characteristic it will not reverse direction like AC can.


What current flows in one direction while anther remains constant?

In one direction - or constant - is called direct current. The other sort is called alternating current.


Is the continuous flow of charge in a circuit called direct current?

No, the continuous flow of charge in a circuit is called electric current. Direct current (DC) refers to the flow of electric charge in a single direction, whereas alternating current (AC) changes direction periodically.


What is direct current and alternating current?

Direct current is a constant, steady state current, such as obtained from a battery. Alternating current is constantly switching polarity, usually in a sinusoidal waveform, such as obtained from an alternator, a form of generator that does not have a commutator.Direct Current and Alternating Current:The first and simpler type of electricity is called direct current, abbreviated "DC". This is the type of electricity that is produced by batteries, static, and lightning. A voltage is created, and possibly stored, until a circuit is completed. When it is, the current flows directly, in one direction. In the circuit, the current flows at a specific, constant voltage (this is oversimplified somewhat but good enough for our needs.)The other type of electricity is called alternating current, or "AC". This is the electricity that you get from your house's wall and that you use to power most of your electrical appliances. Alternating current is harder to explain than direct current. The electricity is not provided as a single, constant voltage, but rather as a sinusoidal (sine) wave that over time starts at zero, increases to a maximum value, then decreases to a minimum value, and repeats.