What is an alternating current?

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Alternating current is an electric current that reverses direction in a circuit at regular intervals.

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In chemistry and manufacturing, electrolysis is a method of using a direct electric current (DC) to drive an otherwise non-spontaneous chemical reaction.

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An alternating current is an electric current that reverses its direction many times a second at regular intervals, typically used in power supplies.

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