Simple Description

The abbreviation for Alternating Current - current switches between positive and negative values

Further Detail

Mains electricity, for example, is 230V 50Hz AC - the voltage changes between plus 230V and minus 230V 50 times every second - the 50Hz means "50 times every second"

Related Words:

• DC
• Voltage
• Mains electricity
• Transformer
• Current

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