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What does direct current mean?

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Noun
  1. an electric current in which the electrons flow in one direction, but may vary with time
  2. an electric current which does not vary with time
  3. an electric circuit in which voltage and current do not vary with time
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There is a alternating current, instead of a direct current within the bobbin because of the motion of the string.
The inverter changes the solar direct current into the alternating current used by most household appliances.
Most of these have existed for some time, and current is supplied through a third rail bringing direct current at about 800 Volts.
They connect only through tie lines where power must be converted from alternating current to direct current and back again.
Its one-directional conduction gave it the ability to convert alternating current into direct current.
An integral inverter changes the direct current to alternating current for transmission into the facility's electrical distribution systems.

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