Difference between AC power and DC power
AC power:
AC power is the standard electricity that comes out of power outlets. Alternating current (AC) changes the direction of the electrical flow at a rate of about 60 times per second.
DC power:
DC power is a linear electrical current, it moves in a straight line. It keeps a constant pace and flows in the same direction all the time. Direct current (DC) flows from a negative charge to a positive charge and does not fluctuate.
Difference between AC and DC:
| 1. It stands for Alternating Current. | 1.It stands for Direct Current. |
| 2. AC reverses its direction while flowing in a circuit. | 2. DC flows in one direction in the circuit |
| 3. The frequency of AC is 50Hz or 60Hz depending upon the country | 3. The frequency of DC is zero |
| 4. AC is safe to transfer longer distance even between two cities. | 4. Voltage of DC can't travel for a very long distance. |
| 5. Rotating magnet along the wire can cause the change in direction of electric flow. | 5. Steady magnetism along the wire can make DC flow in a single direction. |
| 6. The power factor of AC lies between 0 & 1 | 6. The power factor of DC is always 1 |
| 7. IN AC power, electrons keep switching both directions - forward and backward | 7. IN DC power, electrons move steadily only in one direction - forward |
| 8. AC power is mainly used in the industry of the transportation and production of electricity. | 8. DC power is mainly used in Cell or Battery. |