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This topic covers AC (Alternating Current). Claimed by bwalker60 | This topic covers '''AC (Alternating Current)'''. Claimed by bwalker60 | ||
==The Main Idea== | ==The Main Idea== | ||
'''Alternating current''' is a varying current driven by varying voltages. This means the current is constantly changing (in both magnitude and direction) as a function of time. This is opposed by [[Direct Current]], in which the current is constant and non-varying in either direction or magnitude. | |||
Alternating current powers most appliances in residential and commercial areas. The wall outlets found in homes are connected to alternating current circuits. Alternating current is the predominant power source for most residential areas in order to efficiently and easily convert high AC voltages (straight from the power plant) to lower AC voltages (used in residential areas by appliances). Until recently, conversion from high DC voltages to low DC voltages was quite difficult and inefficient. | |||
Alternating current is typically found in a sine wave function pattern. | |||
===A Mathematical Model=== | ===A Mathematical Model=== | ||
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This topic covers AC (Alternating Current). Claimed by bwalker60
The Main Idea
Alternating current is a varying current driven by varying voltages. This means the current is constantly changing (in both magnitude and direction) as a function of time. This is opposed by Direct Current, in which the current is constant and non-varying in either direction or magnitude.
Alternating current powers most appliances in residential and commercial areas. The wall outlets found in homes are connected to alternating current circuits. Alternating current is the predominant power source for most residential areas in order to efficiently and easily convert high AC voltages (straight from the power plant) to lower AC voltages (used in residential areas by appliances). Until recently, conversion from high DC voltages to low DC voltages was quite difficult and inefficient.
Alternating current is typically found in a sine wave function pattern.
A Mathematical Model
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