Ac DC
Ac DC
Ac DC
Comparison chart
Cause of Rotating magnet along the wire. Steady magnetism along the wire.
the
direction of
flow of
electrons
Frequency The frequency of alternating current is 50Hz The frequency of direct current is
or 60Hz depending upon the country. zero.
Direction It reverses its direction while flowing in a It flows in one direction in the
circuit. circuit.
Flow of Electrons keep switching directions - forward Electrons move steadily in one
Electrons and backward. direction or 'forward'.
Alternating and Direct current. The horizontal axis is time and the vertical axis represents
voltage.