DC and AC Current

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Objective

I can compare and contrast the characteristics of direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC).

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Define direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC). How does the flow of electrons differ between the two?

2

Describe the behavior of a DC circuit when a battery is connected. What happens to the current and voltage over time?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe how the flow of electrons differs between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC). Include in your answer how the voltage behaves over time for each type of current. Explain the concept of frequency in relation to alternating current (AC). How does the frequency affect the behavior of an AC circuit compared to a DC circuit?

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