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प्रश्न
Distinguish between Direct current and alternating current.
Write any two differences between direct current and an alternating current.
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उत्तर
| Direct current | Alternating current | |
| 1. | Magnitude of direct current from a source remains the same. i.e., nonoscillatory. | Alternating current varies in magnitude continuously. i.e., oscillatory. |
| 2. | Direction remains the same. | Direction reverses periodically, i.e., after equal intervals of time. |
| 3. | This type of current is not used much for household purposes but used in batteries, torches, etc. | This type of current is used in electrical household appliances such as electric heater, refrigerators, electric irons, etc. |
| 4. | Frequency of D.C. is zero. | Frequency of A.C. in India is 50 Hz, i.e., its cycle changes in `1/50` second. |
| 5. | Produced by D.C. generator. | Produced by A.C. generator. |
Notes
Students should refer to the answer according to their questions.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Out of an A.C. generator and a D.C. generator:
which one uses a commutator (split rings)?
which one uses slip rings?
What do you understand by the term ‘direct current’?
Name some sources of direct current.
State an important advantage of alternating current over direct current.
What is the frequency of A.C. supply in India?
The frequency of AC is _______.
Alternating current : oscillatory :: Direct current : _______
Match the columns.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1) Direct current | a) Oscillatory |
| 2) Alternating current | b) Non oscillatory |
The alternating current is an oscillatory current.
The frequency of electricity produced by DC generator is equal to ____________.
What is common to both direct and alternating current?
Define the following:
Frequency
Answer the following questions based on the given graph.
- Identify which curve shows AC and DC.
- What is the frequency of AC and DC?
Complete the correlation:
DC : Non-oscillatory current flowing in one direction : : AC : ______
Why is an alternating current (A.C.) considered to be advantageous over direct current (D.C.) for the long distance transmission of electric power?
How is the type of current used in household supply different from the one given by a battery of dry cells?
