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This 3-paragraph document summarizes the key differences between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). AC periodically reverses direction and has a sinusoidal waveform, while DC flows continuously in one direction. AC is generated by generators and is commonly used for long-distance power transmission due to its ability to be transformed by transformers. In contrast, DC has constant polarity and is often produced by batteries, solar cells, or rectifiers. While DC has lower transmission losses over long distances, AC is generally used for power grids and distribution due to the ability to change voltages with transformers.

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ICP Assignment

This 3-paragraph document summarizes the key differences between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). AC periodically reverses direction and has a sinusoidal waveform, while DC flows continuously in one direction. AC is generated by generators and is commonly used for long-distance power transmission due to its ability to be transformed by transformers. In contrast, DC has constant polarity and is often produced by batteries, solar cells, or rectifiers. While DC has lower transmission losses over long distances, AC is generally used for power grids and distribution due to the ability to change voltages with transformers.

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Electrical

Engineering
Presented By:
Meesam Ali Panhwar

September
2023
What Is AC Current

As useful and as easy to understand as


DC is, it is not the only “kind” of
electricity in use. Certain sources of
electricity (most notably, rotary
electromechanical generators)
naturally produce voltages alternating
in polarity, reversing positive and
negative over time.
Either as a voltage switching polarity
or as a current switching direction back
and forth, this “kind” of electricity is
known as Alternating Current (AC):
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What is DC Current

Direct current (DC) is an electric


current that is uni-directional,
so the flow of charge is always
in the same direction. As
opposed to alternating current,
the direction and amperage of
direct currents do not change. It
is used in many household
electronics and in all devices
that use batteries.
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Difference Between AC and DC Current

AC Current DC Current
• Alternating current periodically changes direction. In an • Direct current flows in one constant direction without
AC circuit, the electric charge reverses direction in a reversing. Electrons flow from the negative terminal to the
cyclical manner, typically 50 or 60 times per second positive terminal in a continuous path.
• The voltage polarity (positive and negative) constantly • The voltage polarity remains constant in a DC circuit,
alternates in an AC circuit, creating a sinusoidal resulting in a flat or constant voltage.
waveform.
• DC current is often produced by batteries, solar cells, or
• AC current is typically generated by power stations using rectifiers, which convert AC to DC.
generators or alternators. The rotation of a coil within a
magnetic field induces AC voltage. • DC transmission has lower losses over long distances
compared to AC. However, it requires special high-
• AC is commonly used for long-distance transmission and voltage DC transmission lines and is typically used for
distribution of electricity because it can be easily specific applications such as submarine cables or certain
transformed to different voltage levels using transformers. renewable energy projects.

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Use of AC vs use of DC

Use of AC Current

Use of DC Current
Use of AC Use of DC

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