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1. Direct current, electricity the flows only in one direction. The flow is
said to be from negative to positive. Common source of direct current is
the dry cell or battery.
2. Alternating current, electricity that constantly reverses its direction of
flow. This type of electricity is generated by machines called AC
generators. Alternating current is universally accepted due to its unlimited
number of applications and the following advantages:
1. Easily produced
2. cheaper to maintain
3. could be transformed into higher voltage
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Illustration
1. Determine the current flow in a circuit having a resistance of 5 Ohms on
a 120volts and 240 volts supply.
2. a circuit has a resistance of 20 Ohms and the current flows at 12
amperes. Determine the voltage.