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Alternating current (AC or its English abbreviation) is, in its most fundamental definition, an electric current whose direction and magnitude change periodically over time. This periodic variation typically occurs in a sinusoidal waveform, although other forms such as triangular or square waves may be used in different applications. This fundamental characteristic distinguishes alternating current from direct current (DC). In direct current, electric charges flow in a constant direction, typica

Alternating current (AC), in its most fundamental definition, is an electric current whose direction and magnitude change periodically over time. This periodic variation typically occurs in a sinusoidal waveform, although other forms such as triangular or square waves may be used in different applications. This fundamental characteristic distinguishes AC from direct current (DC). In direct current, electric charges flow in a constant direction, usually from high potential to low potential. Alter