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What does AC and DC stand for in the electrical field?

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What does AC and DC stand for in the electrical field?
posted Jun 13, 2016 by Kavana Gowda

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The electric current flows in a constant direction, distinguishing it from alternating current (AC). A term formerly used for this type of current was galvanic current. The abbreviations AC and DC are often used to mean simply alternating and direct, as when they modify current or voltage.

answer Jun 14, 2016 by Shivaranjini
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