Question
Distinguish between Direct current and alternating current.

Answer

Direct currentAlternating current
1Magnitude of direct current from a source

remains same. i.e., nonoscillatory.
Alternating current varies in magnitude

continuously. i.e., oscillatory.
2Direction remains same.Direction reverses periodically, i.e., after equal

intervals of time.
3.

This type of current is not used much for

torches etc.
This type of current is used in electrical household

appliances such as electric heater, refrigerator,

electric iron, etc.
4Frequency of D.C. is zero.Frequency of A.C. in India is 50 Hz i.e., its cycle

changes in (1)/(50) second.
5Produced by D.C. generator.Produced by A.C. generator.

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