direct current

Examples (10)

• Batteries provide direct current, unlike the power from a wall socket.
• The device runs on 12-volt direct current (DC).
• Thomas Edison was a famous proponent of direct current for power distribution.
• Solar panels generate direct current, which must be converted to alternating current for home use.
• Most electronic circuits require a steady source of direct current to function properly.
• This particular motor is designed to operate only on direct current.
• Can you explain the difference between alternating current and direct current?
• Electroplating is a process that uses direct current to coat an object with a thin layer of metal.
• The symbol for direct current on electronic components is a straight line.
• An inverter's main function is to change direct current into alternating current.