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Question
Conceptual question.
Can electroplating be possible with alternating current?
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Solution
Electroplating is a process where there is continuous flow of ions for the deposistion of copper, which is not possible in Alternating current. Therefore, electroplating is possible with DC only, for the sake of perfectness and homogeneity of the electroplating.
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