DC Voltage
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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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Power System
Why is AC Commonly Used in Households Instead of DC?
Why is Alternating Current (AC) Preferred Over Direct Current (DC) for Use in Homes? In most residential and commercial applications, Alternating Current (AC) is used for general appliances such as…
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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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Questions - Answers
Which One Kills – Current or Voltage and Why? Amps vs Volts
Which One is the Fatal, Voltage or Current and Why? A bad wife or girlfriend won’t kill you, but voltage and current can do so easily at a certain level.…
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Protection
What Happens When an AC Line Touches a DC Line?
What Happens When DC Equipment are Operated on AC Voltage and Vice Versa ? AC and DC Mixed Operated Devices There is no simple, one-word answer like ‘Yes’ or ‘No’…
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Protection
AC or DC – Which One is More Dangerous And Why ?
Which is More Dangerous – AC or DC? First of all, keep in mind that both AC and DC voltage and current are dangerous and potentially hazardous. They can be…
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AC Fundamentals
Why Does AC Need More Insulation than DC at the Same Voltage Level?
Why Does AC Voltage Require More Insulation than DC Voltage for the Same Working Voltage Level? For the same working voltage, the potential stress on the insulation is lower in…
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