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Alternating current is easier to distribute than direct current, because alternating current can be raised or lowered in voltage by a transformer. This allows very high voltages to be used in long distance transfer of electricity, which is then stepped down several times before being supplied to the end user. As the voltage is increased in a circuit, the current, as measured in amperes, decreases for a given load. This allows the use of lighter wire to transmit large amounts of electricity.
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The electrical circuit most likely used in everyday appliances is?
AC - Alternating Current
Are Transformers used in circuits with Direct Current?
No. Transformers are used in circuits with Alternating Current. Transformers work on the principle of a "changing" magnetic field inducing a current in a conductor, and you don't get that "changing" field with Direct Current.
What are difference between ac and dc switch?
A.C means Alternating Current .. And D.C Means Direct Current .. you should know the Basics of Electronics else you would not get survive in future .. in A.C .. Current Travels in the Wave Form Type .. where as in the D.C .. Currents Travel in Direct Path .. A.C Current is generated by Transformer ... Turbines and way of other things .. but D.C Current is present around you in a single Cell .. in Battery ... Most Famously Electronics Almost Based Upon D.C Circuits .
Why it is called alternating current and not alternating voltage?
Although in AC, the voltage does change, it is the reversing of direction of flow of the current which was used to designate the AC name.AnswerIn engineering terminology, the abbreviation a.c. is considered to be an adjective. So, it is quite normal to talk about an 'a.c. voltage', in just the same way as we describe an 'a.c. system', or an 'a.c. motor', etc. However, it is also correct to use the term 'alterating voltage', where applicable.
What is a voltage rectifier?
A rectifier is a device that is used to "change" (rectify) some kind of alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). There is more to the story, but basically the rectifier is a "one-way" device that will permit current to flow though it in only one direction. That way one or more of these devices can be used in different curcuit configurations to change an AC input into a DC output.
Why direct current cannot be used for domestic use?
Alternating current can be sent via cables much much farther than direct current.
Why is an AC current system used in a domestic electrical supply?
Alternating current (AC) is easier to transmit over long distances than is direct current (DC).
Is your house alternating or direct current?
Alternating current. Direct current is used in batteries.
Which type of current is used with toaster?
Alternating
Which device is used to convert direct current into alternating current?
An inverter
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 type of electric current is used in household?
Alternating electrical current is usually used in household.
Which current is used in houses?
Alternating current (AC) in almost all cases.
What type of current is used to supply power to HVAC equipment?
Alternating current
What type of electrical current is used for three phase 408V?
Alternating current.
What is use of rectifier?
Rectifier is used to convert alternating current to direct current.
Which is a circuit used to change alternating current to direct current?
Insufficient information given.
