What Is Alternating Current
What is Alternating Current?
graph TB
AC(Alternating Current)
AC --> D[Definition]
D --> D1[Electric current that periodically reverses direction]
AC --> C[Characteristics]
C --> C1[Sine wave form]
C --> C2[Changes direction 60 times per second]
AC --> U[Uses]
U --> U1[Power supply in homes]
U --> U2[Power supply in businesses]
AC --> A[Advantages]
A --> A1[Can be transmitted over long distances]
A --> A2[Less power loss]
AC --> Ds[Disadvantages]
Ds --> Ds1[Can cause electrical shock]
Ds --> Ds2[Requires more insulation for wiring]
