AC (Alternating Current) and DC (Direct Current) are two fundamental types of electrical current with distinct characteristics and applications. DC current flows in one direction and powers devices like phones, laptops, and cars, developed by Thomas Edison. In contrast, AC current has electrons that vibrate back and forth 60 times per second without net movement, developed by Nikola Tesla. AC current is more efficient for long-distance power transmission because it can be easily transformed to higher voltages for reduced energy loss during transmission. This efficiency means cities can use fewer power plants compared to DC systems, which would require power plants on every street corner. Electricity is typically transmitted through AC current and then converted to DC current for use in electronic devices and specialized infrastructure.
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Added:How AC and DC current actually works and what is real difference between them. DC current which flow in one direction and it powers our phone, laptop, car, etc. And it is developed by Thomas Edison.
While AC current's electrons aren't actually going anywhere, they are just vibrating back and forth 60 times every single second. And it is developed by Nikola Tesla.
Where AC current actually is more efficient to transfer from one place to another. And if we used DC for our cities, we need a power plant on every single street corner. That's why electricity is transferred through AC current and it is converted into DC current which are primarily located directly within electronic devices or in specialized infrastructure.
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