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  1. Alternating Current vs Direct Current - Physics Forums

    Jun 14, 2006 · Alternating Current (AC) flows in both directions, switching direction 60 times per second in the U.S., while Direct Current (DC) flows in one direction only. AC is preferred for …

  2. Varying Direct Current and Alternating current - Physics Forums

    Jul 23, 2015 · So, @William White, according to you, for varying direct current, the current can't be negative basically, but can be in alternating current? And to answer your question, it would …

  3. SI Notation for Direct Current and Voltage Direct Current - Correct ...

    Dec 2, 2010 · Hi, Looking for the SI Notation practices for Direct Current and Voltage Direct Current. We commonly use DC and VDC, but I wonder if that's correct per...

  4. Why does the IEEE recommend using ac and dc instead of AC and …

    Feb 12, 2014 · I was a little surprised to find out that the IEEE recommends using "ac" and "dc" for alternating/direct current rather than "AC" and "DC." (Google...

  5. Demagnetizing Magnets: Alternating & Direct Currents

    Feb 11, 2021 · Is it possible to demagnetize a magnet using alternating current? How does this happen? And is direct current also possible?

  6. Why Is Alternating Current Preferred for Long-Distance Power ...

    Sep 23, 2012 · Why is an alternating current used for long distance transmission of electrical power ? What about direct current ?

  7. Alternating current and Direct current? - Physics Forums

    Jun 8, 2012 · I have this Question about toaster and electric kettle and I just want to know if they are working on alternating current or direct current. Does a Toaster works on alternating …

  8. Alternating Current, live and neutral wires - Physics Forums

    Nov 5, 2016 · Hi there, I am a teacher and will be teaching the topic of alternating current soon. I have not taught this before and have certainly not studied this in many years so I am trying to …

  9. Why DC is said to be more dangerous than AC? - Physics Forums

    Dec 28, 2011 · Why DC is said to be more dangerous than AC?? For example, consider a 230V DC and 230V AC.., it is said DC voltage is highly dangerous than AC.., Why is it said so?? …

  10. Why Most Appliances Require Alternating Current - Physics Forums

    Aug 10, 2009 · I understand the basic difference between "direct current" and "alternating current", but can someone explain to me why most appliances require the use of alternating …