direct current
"Direct current" (DC) is a fundamental concept in electricity, contrasting with alternating current (AC) by maintaining a unidirectional flow of electric charge.
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Definition
B2Physics
(technical, academic)An electric current that flows in a single direction, without reversing.
Example
- Batteries provide direct current to power electronic devices.
- The solar panel system converts sunlight into direct current.
B2Electronics
(technical)A steady flow of electric charge, typically from sources like batteries or solar cells.
Example
- Direct current is used in most portable electronic devices.
- Electric vehicles often rely on direct current for their operation.
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