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Yes, AC (Alternating Current) does flow in both directions, but it doesn’t stay in one direction.
In AC, the direction of the current changes periodically—usually many times per second. In most countries, the standard AC frequency is 50 Hz or 60 Hz, meaning the current changes direction 50 or 60 times each second.
In simpler terms, imagine a wave moving back and forth. The current flows one way, then reverses and flows the other way. This back-and-forth motion is what gives AC its name.
In contrast, DC (Direct Current) flows in only one direction—like the current from a battery.
So yes, AC moves back and forth in both directions, and that’s what makes it different from DC!
In AC, the direction of the current changes periodically—usually many times per second. In most countries, the standard AC frequency is 50 Hz or 60 Hz, meaning the current changes direction 50 or 60 times each second.
In simpler terms, imagine a wave moving back and forth. The current flows one way, then reverses and flows the other way. This back-and-forth motion is what gives AC its name.
In contrast, DC (Direct Current) flows in only one direction—like the current from a battery.
So yes, AC moves back and forth in both directions, and that’s what makes it different from DC!