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What is the difference between a direct current and an alternating current?

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In direct current (DC), the electric charge (current) only flows in one direction. Electric charge in alternating current (AC), on the other hand, changes direction periodically. The voltage in AC circuits also periodically reverses because the current changes direction.
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Answer: alternating current regularly reverses direction. Direct current flows in only one direction

Step-by-step explanation:

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