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3 years ago

Describe alternating current and direct current. Include two ways that they are alike and one way that they are different.

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2 answers:

Katen [24]3 years ago

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<h2>Answer: </h2>

A direct current or DC is when the current is a constant fixed number. An alternating current or AC is when the current is alternating in a periodic manner.

<h2>Explanation: </h2><h3>Similarities </h3>

Both have the flow of electrons which produce current
Both are the source of providing potential difference

<h3>Differences: </h3>

Direct current flows in one direction while alternating current flows in both directions.

ikadub [295]3 years ago

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Here is your answer:

1. A alternating current is a current "is an electric current which periodically reverses direction." A direct current is a "current which flows only in one direction."

2. They are alike because both are "they both are able to travel in different directions." How they are not alike is that a "alternating current travels in a reverse direction but a direct current can only travel in one direction each current."

Hope this helps!

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