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DC = direct current, it is a steady charge that keeps going the same direction.

AC = Alternating current, it is a charge that changes direction very quickly. The positive and negative keep switching.

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What current that does not reverse its direction of flow?

Direct current (DC) does not reverse its direction of flow. This means that the flow of electrical charge in a DC circuit always moves in one direction, from the positive terminal to the negative terminal.


What are the key differences between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC)?

Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) differ in the direction of flow of electric charge. AC changes direction periodically, while DC flows in one direction continuously. AC is used for long-distance power transmission, while DC is used for electronic devices and batteries.


What does AC and DC stand for in the electrical field?

Alternating Current and Direct Current. Electricity is voltage and current. Voltage is electrical pressure, and current is the flow of charged particles. The difference between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) is that the electrons in an AC circuit regularly reverse their direction. In a DC circuit electrons always flow in the same direction.


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.


Which type of current involves charge flow in single direction?

Direct current (DC) involves the flow of electric charge in one direction. This is in contrast to alternating current (AC), which periodically changes direction. Devices that require a consistent and unidirectional flow of electricity, such as batteries and most electronic devices, use DC.

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What does AC-DC conversion and battery charging mean?

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