What is the difference between AC and DC?
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The differences between AC and DC are as follows: 1. Different polarity terminologies: AC is called live wire and neutral wire. DC is called positive and negative poles. 2. Different current directions: Alternating current flows out and back in two directions, with its magnitude continuously changing (the variation pattern of lighting current is sinusoidal). Frequency can indicate how fast the direction of alternating current changes, and phase can indicate the starting time of alternating current transmission. Direct current has only one direction, flowing from the positive pole to the negative pole. 3. Different frequencies: AC power parameters need to specify frequency, such as 50Hz. DC power generally does not have a frequency parameter. 4. Different relationships between current direction and time: The current direction of AC alternates according to its inherent cycle. The current direction of DC remains constant, flowing from the positive pole to the negative pole.