Direct and alternating current
Direct and alternating current
A direct current, or d.c., flows in one direction only. Its size may vary, but its direction does not reverse; cells, batteries and solar cells are common d.c. sources.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Physics 10.4 Mains electricity. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Master the required practical work and core equations early, since both papers can draw on content and maths skills from across the whole specification.