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Current in metal conductors is normally termed either 'electron flow' or 'conventional flow'. I'm not aware of the term, 'technical current'.
'Electron flow' assumes that current is a flow of free electrons through the conductor, from a negative potential to positive potential.
'Conventional flow' (also known as 'Franklinian flow', after Benjamin Franklin) predates what we know about the atom, and was based on the assumption, by scientists such as Franklin, that current was a flow of some mysterious 'fluid' from a higher pressure ('positive' pressure) to a lower pressure ('negative' pressure).
Some textbooks assume 'electron flow', whereas most assume (for no accountable reason!) 'conventional flow'. At least one textbook I know of has been published in two versions: an 'electron flow version' and a 'conventional flow version'!
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What current flows in one direction then the opposite direction?
AC, Alternating Current.
What is meant by negative half-cycle of an alternating current?
Alternating current varies in magnitude, and reverses direction every half-cycle. When the current is drifting in one direction we allocate it a 'positive' direction; when it reverses direction we allocate it a 'negative' direction. So the positive half-cycle refers to its variation in current during its forward or positive direction and the negative half-cycle refers to its variation in current during its reverse or negative direction.
How can you reverse the direction of the magnetic field in a wire produced by an electric current?
You can reverse the direction of the magnetic field by reversing the direction of the electrical current.
What determines whether an induced current is a direct current or an alternating current?
There is no such thing as an 'induced current'. What is 'induced' is a voltage. The direction of the induced voltage is determined by the direction of the changing current that induces that voltage, because the induced voltage will always act to oppose that change in current. So, if the current is increasing, then the direction of the induced voltage will act to opposethe increase in current. If the current is decreasing, then the direction of the induced voltage will act to sustainthat current.
Electrically how is AC different from DC current?
DC is direct current, current travels in one direction. AC is alternating current, current changes direction twice per cycle. 60 Hertz would change direction 120 times per second.
What is the direction of the magnetic force on the current in (a)?
The direction of the magnetic force on the current in (a) is perpendicular to both the direction of the current and the direction of the magnetic field.
What is a technical jargons?
Technical jargon is highly technical words that people of no prior knowledge would not understand.
What happens to the direction of a magnetic field around an electric current when the direction of the current is reversed?
The direction of the magnetic field around the electric current also reverses when the direction of the current is reversed. This is determined by the right-hand rule, where the direction of the magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of the current flow.
What is the main purpose of Technical direction?
To inform
In which direction will each compass point when there is a large current in the direction shown?
When there is a large current in the direction shown, each compass point will point in the same direction as the current.
What is the left hand rule for magnetism and how is it used to determine the direction of the magnetic field in a current-carrying conductor?
The left-hand rule for magnetism is a way to determine the direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying conductor. To use this rule, point your thumb in the direction of the current flow (from positive to negative), your index finger in the direction of the magnetic field, and your middle finger will then point in the direction of the magnetic field lines. This rule helps to visualize and understand the relationship between current flow and magnetic fields in a conductor.
What do you call current that does not reverse direction?
Direct current (DC) is the term used to refer to current that flows in one direction and does not reverse its direction. This is in contrast to alternating current (AC), which changes direction periodically.
What current flows in one direction then the opposite direction?
AC, Alternating Current.
When electric current changes direction is called?
When electric current changes direction, it is called alternating current (AC).
When the flow of a current is aways in one direction?
When the flow of current is aways in one direction it is known as direct current.
Is the current direction from left to right or right to left?
The current direction is from left to right.
How can one determine the direction of current in a magnetic field?
To determine the direction of current in a magnetic field, you can use the right-hand rule. Point your right thumb in the direction of the current and curl your fingers in the direction of the magnetic field. Your fingers will then point in the direction of the force acting on the current.
