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alternating current

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/ˈɔltərneɪtɪŋ ˈkɜrənt/
Forms:alternating currents
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an electric current that reverses direction periodically, typically used in power distribution systems due to its efficiency in long-distance transmission

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  • ChatGPT Homes and businesses receive electrical power through alternating current supplied by the grid.
  • Alternating current is commonly used in household appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines.
  • The power generated by most electrical generators, including those in power plants, is in the form of alternating current.
  • Alternating current allows for the efficient distribution of electricity in a network of interconnected power stations.
  • The voltage of alternating current can be easily transformed using transformers for different applications.
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