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Chapter 7, Problem 1RQ
Alternating current is __________.
- a. an alternating flow of electrons
- b. electrons reversing their flow at regular intervals
- c. the most commonly used current
- d. all of the above
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Alternating current is
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Alternating current is the flow of electric charge in both positive and negative directions.
In other words, the flow of electric charge which shifts its direction with respect to time is known as alternating current.
Hence, the correct answer is “option d. all the above”.
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