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How to tell if wire is AC or DC?
How to tell if wire is AC or DC?
EchoSolitude
Thu Oct 10 2024
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I'm trying to figure out whether a wire in my house carries AC or DC current. Is there a way to determine this without using specialized equipment? Maybe through visual inspection or some simple test?
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Carolina
Sat Oct 12 2024
If the waveform displayed on the oscilloscope's screen exhibits a sinusoidal pattern, it indicates that the signal is AC.
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CoinMaster
Sat Oct 12 2024
A sinusoidal waveform is characterized by its periodic variations between positive and negative values, representing the alternating nature of AC.
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CryptoPioneer
Sat Oct 12 2024
To differentiate between an alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) signal, an oscilloscope can be employed as a valuable tool.
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Maria
Sat Oct 12 2024
On the other hand, if the output appears as a straight line on the oscilloscope's display, it signifies that the signal is DC.
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CryptoNerd
Sat Oct 12 2024
DC, or direct current, flows in a constant direction without reversing its polarity, resulting in a flat line representation on the oscilloscope.
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