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Energy: Electricity
Alternating Current
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Alternating Current
Alternating current, or AC, is a type of electrical current where the flow of electrons changes direction repeatedly. Unlike direct current (DC), which flows steadily in one direction, AC switches direction many times per second. Most of the electricity that powers our homes, s...
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Transcript
Have you ever wondered how electricity lights up your home? It mostly comes in the form of alternating current, or AC.
Alternating current is electricity that changes direction many times every second.
The outlets on your walls are connected to AC power, which runs your fridge, microwave, and TV.
Instead of flowing one way like...
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