answersLogoWhite

0

Because of the chemicals and metals which are used to make it, a battery can only produce dc (direct current).

For the same reason a battery cannot produce ac (alternating current) on its own, but it can be connected to another device, which is called an invertor, to produce ac for use by devices which require ac instead of dc.

Many of the devices and other pieces of equipment to which a battery can be connected will only work on direct current (such as, for example, car starter motors) but some things (such as light bulbs) can work on either dc or ac.

Some batteries are rechargeable but they cannot be recharged using ac . That is why all battery chargers which are designed to plug into house ac power sockets must convert the ac to dc.

For more information please see the answers to the Related Questions shown below.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Current that doesnt reverse direction is called?

direct current


Changing alternating current to direct current is called?

Rectification


What is cardioversion also called?

direct 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 a current consisting of charges that flow only in one direction called?

A current consisting of charges that flow only in one direction is called direct current (DC). In DC, electrons flow continuously in one direction from the negative to the positive terminal of a power source.


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

It's called an inverter.


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.


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

It's alternating current


What is called as Alternating current to Direct current converter?

A diode or rectifier converts AC to DC.


What is the definition of direct current?

(a) A current flowing in one direction only; -- distinguished from alternating current. When steady and not pulsating a direct current is often called a continuous current. (b) A direct induced current, or momentary current of the same direction as the inducing current, produced by stopping or removing the latter; also, a similar current produced by removal of a magnet.


What is a constant flow of electric charges called?

DC or direct current


What type of current involves charge flow i n a single direction?

That is called "DC" or "direct current".