AC & DC
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Electrical Design
Why are High-Power Devices Not Designed to Run on DC Voltage?
Why Don’t We Use 120V DC, 230V DC, or 240V DC Instead of 120V/230V/240V AC for High-Power Electrical Appliances? Most high-power appliances are designed to run on AC (Alternating Current)…
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Electrical Design
How Do Some Devices Operate on Both AC and DC Supplies?
How Do Some Electrical Devices Operate on Both AC and DC Input Voltages? We know that high-power electrical devices and equipment are generally not designed to operate on DC supply…
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Protection
Can an AC Device Operate on DC Supply, and Vice Versa?
What Happens When You Operate an AC Device on DC Voltage, and a DC Device on AC Voltage? Generally, NO! It is neither advisable nor safe to operate a device…
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Batteries
What Happens if a Battery is Connected to the AC Supply?
What Will Happen If We Connect a Battery to an AC Source? We know that a battery cannot store AC; it can only store DC as an energy storage device.…
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Questions - Answers
Difference between AC and DC (Current & Voltage)
Difference Between AC (Alternating Current) & DC (Direct Current) The Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) are the two types of electric currents that coexists in our daily life.…
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EE Calculators
What is Voltage Drop? Advanced Voltage Drop Calculator with Solved Examples
Advanced Voltage Drop Calculator with Solved Examples & Formulas in IEC and IEC What is Voltage Drop? Voltage drop refers to the reduction in voltage as electric current flows through…
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Capacitors
What is the Role of Capacitor in AC and DC Circuit?
What is the Role of Capacitor in AC and DC Circuit? Role of Capacitor in AC Circuits: In an AC circuit, capacitor reverses its charges as the current alternates and…
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