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What is a graphical representation of alternating current?

The symbol for alternating current is: ~


Does vac stand for volt amp current or volt alternating current?

Vac usually stands for voltage alternating current. It represents the voltage of an alternating current electrical system.


What is term used when an Alternating current acts like a direct current?

Perhaps you are asking how the voltage of alternating current is measured, to be equivalent to the voltage of a direct current system. Alternating current and direct current have distinct properties. With direct current, voltage is at a constant polarity, and a direct current voltage source will maintain a uniform, constant voltage level. Alternating current reverses polarity at a given frequency and therefore it's voltage continuously varies from a positive peak voltage level, through zero, to a negative peak voltage level, repeating this cycle continuously. For this reason, voltage of an alternating current system, is measured in root-mean-square (rms), which is a voltage, which when multiplied by the current in amperes, calculates power which is equivalent to that of direct current of the same voltage and current values. With a typical sinusoidal waveform, the peak voltage of alternating current is divided by the square root of 2 to determine the rms voltage. The 120 volts output in the wall outlet in our home is actually about 170 peak volts.


What is meant by frequency of an alternating current?

The frequency of an alternating current is the number of complete cycles it goes through in one second, measured in hertz (Hz). It determines the rate at which the current changes direction and is a key parameter in electrical systems design, particularly for devices that rely on precise timing or frequency-sensitive components.


What type of electrical current is used for three phase 408V?

Three-phase 408V systems typically use alternating current (AC).

Related Questions

What opposes the flow of electric current?

Resistance in OMS: In alternating current is is measured in impedance.


How does the voltage across a load is measured in a circuit with alternating current?

The voltage across a load in a circuit with alternating current is typically measured using a voltmeter. The voltmeter is connected in parallel to the load, allowing it to measure the effective voltage or RMS voltage across the load. This value represents the average voltage of the alternating current waveform.


What is an opposition to current flow called that occurs in an alternating current circuit?

The resistance is called impedance, and is equal to the measured voltage divided by the measured current, through Ohm's Law (V = ZI, Z = V/I).


What is ac and what is DC?

DC stands for "direct current", AC for "alternating current". A direct current flows in a single direction; an alternating current changes its direction all the time, typicall 100 or 120 times a second (twice the frequency, which is measured in hertz).


What is alternating current machine?

"What is alternating current machine?"


What is a graphical representation of alternating current?

The symbol for alternating current is: ~


Does vac stand for volt amp current or volt alternating current?

Vac usually stands for voltage alternating current. It represents the voltage of an alternating current electrical system.


Is your house alternating or direct current?

Alternating current. Direct current is used in batteries.


An electric current is the measure of what?

An electric current is a movement of charges, and it is measured in amperes or just amps. An ammeter is used to make this measurement. Current flow is a scalar quantity, and it refers to the number of charges passing a given point per unit of time.


Which is better for transmission alternating current and direct current?

Alternating current is better than direct current for transmission.


Alternating current is produced by battery or generators?

A generator produces alternating current.


What is a sentence with the word alternating current in it?

Nicola Tesla is the father of alternating current.