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Direct current Alternating current

Direct current
Alternating current
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.
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.