Question
Direct current and Alternating current.
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Answer
Direct current:
- Direct current flows only in one direction.
- It cannot be used for large scale of electricity for household purpose.
Alternating current:
- Alternating current reverses its direction periodically with time.
- It is used in household electrical appliances such as an electric heater, an electric iron, a refrigerator, etc.
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