Difference Between Alternating Current (AC) & Direct Current (DC)

Difference Between Alternating Current (AC) & Direct Current (DC)
The conducting materials have free electrons which move from one atom to another when the potential difference is applied across them. This flow of electrons in a closed circuit is called current. On the basis of the direction of movement of electrons in a closed circuit, the electric current is mainly classified into two types, i.e., the alternating current and the direct current.
One of the major differences between the alternating and direct current is that in alternating current the polarity and the magnitude of the current changes at the regular interval of time whereas in direct current it remains constants. Some of the differences are explained below in the form of the comparison chart by considering the various factors;