Alternating Current

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
AC
Pronunciation
/ˈɔltərˌneɪtɪŋ ˈkɑrənt/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Architecture

Examples in Context

  1. This is an alternating current generator.
  2. Besides voltage, resistance and capacitance, an alternating current is also influenced by inductance.
  3. Nicola Tesla invents alternating current.
  4. The method includes the following steps : exerting alternating current on the coil to generate an alternating magnetic field;
  5. This high frequency alternating current produces the high frequency radio waves mentioned in the previous chapter.

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