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Shocking facts about electricity

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May 14, 2020
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AC and DC Electrical Currents

  • Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) are two ways electricity flows.
  • Differences in these currents explain why some countries have complicated electrical systems.
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Frequency Differences Worldwide

  • Different countries use different standard electrical frequencies, like 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
  • Japan even uses two frequencies, complicating electricity use across regions.
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Frequency Affects Device Compatibility

  • Frequency measures how often an electrical wave repeats a cycle, influencing device compatibility.
  • UK and US use different frequencies (50 Hz vs. 60 Hz), affecting electrical device use and safety.
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