Alternating Current (AC) is a type of electrical current that reverses direction periodically. Unlike Direct Current (DC), where the flow of electric charge moves in one direction only, in AC, the current changes direction back and forth at regular intervals.
In most homes and industries, the electricity supplied is alternating current. For example, the power that comes from electrical outlets in homes is AC, and it typically alternates its direction 50 or 60 times per second, depending on the country.
The main benefit of AC is that it can be easily transformed into different voltages using devices called transformers, making it more efficient for long-distance transmission.