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AC and DC (Background (AC: (AC stands for alternating current, Alternating…
AC and DC
Background
AC:
AC stands for alternating current
Alternating current occurs when the electric charge changes direction periodically
We get our outlets from AC
DC:
DC stands for direct current
Direct current occurs when electric charge only flows in one direction
History
Direct Current was created by Thomas Edison
Edison wanted to use his DC power to supply the people
DC was safer but AC transported more power
Alternating current was created by Nikola Tesla
Tesla wanted to use his AC power to supply the people
AC transported more power but DC was safer
Present Day
Some new developments are occurring
Solar panels
Which need DC current
Not AC current
AC is used to flow across power lines
Some devices that are more common like computers these days use:
DC