Electrical MaintenanceDirect and Alternating Current

Direct and Alternating Current

SKU: ELACDC0CEN

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Most electric power is generated and consumed in the form of alternating current (AC), and most meters that measure energy consumption are designed to measure AC power. Many of the principles associated with direct current (DC) circuits also apply to AC circuits. This course describes variations that account for differences between DC power and AC power.

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Learning Objectives

Define the terms “direct current” and “alternating current.”

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of both direct current and alternating current.

List the four ways to produce a DC voltage.

Explain the development of a sine-wave output in an AC generator.

Define the following terms in relation to AC generation: radians/second, hertz, and period.

Define the effective value of an AC current relative to DC current.

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Course Level	Intermediate
Languages	English
Compatibility	Audio, Video, MobileReady

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