GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition: Alternating Current (AC) is a type of electrical current, in which the direction of the flow of electrons switches back and forth at regular intervals or cycles. Current flowing in power lines and normal household electricity that comes from a wall outlet is alternating current.

Detailed explanation-2: -When you plug things into the outlet in your house, you don’t get DC. Household outlets are AC-Alternating Current.

Detailed explanation-3: -Home and office outlets are almost always AC. This is because generating and transporting AC across long distances is relatively easy. At high voltages (over 110kV), less energy is lost in electrical power transmission.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main reason AC power is used in most houses is because it can be easily transmitted over long distances. This is due to the fact that AC current can be reduced (or increased) using a transformer. DC power, on the other hand, can’t be changed as easily-making it difficult to transmit over long distances.