Direct
current
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Alternating
current
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i.
Direct current flows only in one
direction.
ii.
It cannot be used for large scale of
electricity of household purpose.
iii.
The frequency is zero.
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i.
Alternating current reverses its
direction periodically with time.
ii.
It is used in household electrical
appliances such as an electric heater, and electric iron, a refrigerator,
etc.
iii.
The frequency of alternating current
in India is 50 Hz.
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