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What is a characteristic of D.C.?

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Electric current

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What is a characteristic of D.C.?.

  1. A.It changes direction
  2. B.It flows in one direction
  3. C.It is used in power plants
  4. D.It is used in homes

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Types of Electric Current

There are two main types of electric current: direct current (D.C.) and alternating current (A.C.). D.C. flows in one direction, while A.C. changes direction periodically.

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    State the main difference between D.C. and A.C.

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