Understanding Electrical Current

Understanding Electrical Current

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Science, Engineering, Physics

10th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial explains the differences between portable and stationary CD players in terms of their power sources. It discusses how portable CD players use electricity from batteries, while stationary ones use alternating current from power plants. Alternating current, which reverses direction 120 times per second, is contrasted with direct current from batteries, which flows in one direction.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What powers the portable CD player mentioned in the text?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What type of electric current is produced by electric generators in power plants?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does alternating current differ from direct current?

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What is the frequency at which alternating currents reverse direction?

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What is the direction of current flow in direct current?

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