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Daniela M.

Madela
12 STEM-1
5/21/22
GENERAL PHYSICS 2
(Q4_LP2)

Alternating Current (AC)

ACTIVITY 1: COMPARE AND CONTRAST


PROPERTIES ALTERNATING DIRECT CURRENT (DC)
CURRENT (AC)
Direction Changes its direction Current does not change
during flow its direction during flow
and remains constant
Frequency Has a frequency that The frequency of the direct
shows how many times the current is zero as it do not
direction of current flow change the direction to
changes during flow flow
Availability The AC current is DC current is generated by
generared by the alternator Photovoltaic cells,
generators and batteries
Type of load The Ac load can be The load on DC is always
capacitive, inductive or resistive
resistive
Types The AC current can be a The DC current graph has
sinusoidal wave, square a constant line showing
wave or triangular wave magnitude and direction is
constant
Application/Uses AC is widely used in DC is used in electronic
industrial equipment and gadgets and small devices
consumer electronics like like clocks, laptops,
AC, Freezer, Cooler, cellphones and sensors
washing machine, lights,
fans
Power Transmission AC can be transmitted DC can be transmitted
over Large Distances over long distance with very long distance with
some loss very low loss using HVDC
Safety Higher voltage – not as Lower voltage – safer
safe
Current Magnitude Magnitude varies with time Magnitude is constant
Cause of the direction Rotating magnet along the Steady magnetism along
of flow of electrons wire the wire.
ACTIVITY 2: POWER UP!
Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) are botin the functioning of a
great many electronic devices. AC is used for long distance transmission and its power
is used in larger applications and appliances like Freezers, AC, Dishwashers, washing
machines, Fans, Bulb, Dishwashers, washing machines, Fans, Bulbs. AC power tends
to require a great amount of voltage, so the voltage is not stepped down as frequently
as equipment using DC. DC on the otherhand, is widely used in small electronic devices
and gadgets and its power is used in Cell phones, laptops, radio and other electronic
gadgets. DC allows for a constant flow of current to a device. Because Ac is delivered
initially, power must first be converted from AC to DC. These technologies, devices and
gadgets became essential in our everyday life as our world continues to evolve hence,
because of Alternating Current and Direct Current these devices are continuously used
worldwide.

ACTIVITY 3: Charging and Discharging!

LETTER EIGHT STAGES IN LC


CIRCUIT
B Capacitor discharging,
current increasing
G Capacitor fully discharged,
current maximum.
H Capacitor charging, current
decreasing
A Capacitor with maximum
charge, no current.
C Capacitor fully discharged,
current maximum
E Capacitor with maximum
charge having polarity
opposite that in (a), no
current.
D Capacitor charging but
with the polarity opposite
that in (a), current
decreasing.
F Capacitor discharging,
current increasing with
direction opposite that in
(b)

Conceptual Questions

After the switch is closed in the LC circuit shown in


Figure, the charge on the capacitor is sometimes
zero, but at such instants the current in the circuit
is not zero. How is this behavior possible?

When the capacitor is fully discharged, the current in the circuit is a maximum. The
inductance of the coil is making the current continue to flow. At this time the magnetic
field of the coil contains all the energy that was originally stored in the charged
capacitor. The current has just finished discharging the capacitor and is proceeding to
charge it up again with the opposite polarity.

REFLECTION
In this activity, I have learned that Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) are
the power behind the technologies and devices we use. These currents make them
function properly following certain factors and aspects.

The part of the lesson which I enjoyed the most is the application of Alternating Current
and Direct Current because it gave me knowledge on what device and technologies
these currents are applied.

I want to learn more about Alternating Current and Direct Current.

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