Simple Description

The abbreviation for Direct Current - current flows in the same direction.

Further Detail

Batteries give out a direct current, as opposed to mains electricity (which is alternating current or AC). DC is when the current always stays at the same value due to the voltage always staying at the same value. DC does not work with transformers.

Related Words:

• AC
• Alternating Current
• Voltage
• Current

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