What is the difference between AC and DC?
Alternating current periodically reverses direction (mains supply); direct current flows one way (batteries).
Alternating current periodically reverses direction (mains supply); direct current flows one way (batteries). A reliable way to keep them apart is to focus on what each one is defined by, not just the similar-sounding words.
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AC vs DC
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