Question
What is a direct current (DC)?
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Answer
A nonoscillatory current that flows only in one direction is called a direct current (DC). It can change in magnitude, but its direction remains the same. [Fig. 4.26 (a) and (b)]
[Note: A direct current is obtained with an electric cell or a DC generator.]
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