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The current flowing in a normal household lighting electric bulb is AC. DC systems are just a fraction of 1% in ordinary household systems.
The current flowing in a flashlight bulb is Direct Current (DC) if the flashlight runs on batteries.
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∙ 14y ago
A house typically uses alternating current (AC) for its electrical power supply, as it is more efficient for transmitting electricity over long distances. However, some devices within the house, like electronics and appliances, may convert AC to direct current (DC) for their operation.
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∙ 13y agoAlternating Current.
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∙ 12y agoIt can be either.
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Did Thomas Edison want direct current or alternating current?
Thomas Edison promoted direct current (DC) as the preferred method of electrical distribution. He believed DC was safer, cheaper, and more efficient than alternating current (AC) which was being championed by his rival, Nikola Tesla.
Which apparatus changes a direct current to alternating current?
An inverter is the apparatus that changes direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). It does this by converting the fixed voltage and direction of DC electricity into an oscillating voltage and alternating direction of AC electricity.
Would you expect to find direct or alternating current in the filament of a light bulb in your home the filament of a light bulb in a car the output of a battery charger?
Light bulb in the home - alternating current (A/C) Light bulb in a car - direct current (D/C) Output of a battery charger - direct current Input of a battery charger - usually alternating current
What is term used when an Alternating current acts like a direct current?
The term is "rectification", which refers to the process of converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). This is typically done using a rectifier circuit, which only allows current to flow in one direction.
What are the 2 basic types of currents?
The main division is between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). AC is universal now for domestic and industrial supply, but DC used to be used in some places in the early part of last century. Automobiles use DC at 12V which is I think universal now. AC in domestic use can be at 50Hz (Europe and many other places) or 60Hz (North America), and can be at either 240V or 120V.
Is your house alternating or direct current?
Alternating current. Direct current is used in batteries.
Which is better for transmission alternating current and direct current?
Alternating current is better than direct current for transmission.
What does the letters acdc stand for in the rock band?
AC is alternating current like in your house. DC is direct current like in your car.
Lightning carries Alternating current or Direct Current?
Power lines carry electricity as alternating current.
Did Thomas Edison want direct current or alternating current?
Thomas Edison promoted direct current (DC) as the preferred method of electrical distribution. He believed DC was safer, cheaper, and more efficient than alternating current (AC) which was being championed by his rival, Nikola Tesla.
Why the solar panel power cannot be transfer to the meter?
Solar panels are direct current (DC), the electric in the meter is alternating current (AC). You need a special transformer to convert from direct to alternating. This usually has to be done since everything in your house usually runs on alternating current.
What converts direct current to alternating current?
To convert direct current to alternating current you need either an inverter or a motor-generator set.
Will a battery supply direct current or alternating current or ac?
direct current.
What is the fusing current?
alternating current and direct current
Was direct current or alternating current first?
direct came first
How does alternating current and direct current affect heating ventilation and airconditioning?
how dose alternating current and direct current affect heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
Which would make more shock the alternating current or direct current?
direct current
