TYPES OF CURRENT

1. Direct current (DC) this type

of current flows in one
direction.
- It also has one polarity
(always positive or always
negative)
Where we get DC from:
- Electric Cell
- Battery
- Cell phone charger
- Cordless phone charger

- Laptop adapter
- DC generator

2. Alternating current (AC) this

type of current flows in more
than one direction and it also
changes its value.
-

It is positive at one time and

then negative at another time.
Draw simple sinewave.

Where we get AC from:

- 110V or 220V socket outlet.
- Transformers
- AC generators
Solar Cells
A solar cell is a device that changes
light energy into electrical energy.
Solar Cell Output

A typical solar cell produces about

0.45 volts of electricity and about 0.05
amps of current.
- The cells are connected in series to
give the output power or voltage
needed.
Where solar cells are used
- calculator
- satellites
- homes
- electronic watches

Electric Cells
These are devices that change
chemical energy into electrical energy.
There are two types:
1. Primary
2. Secondary

- Primary cells cannot be recharged

electrically. They can be recharged
chemically.
- Primary cells come in two types.
1. Wet

2. Dry

see Hyde pg 160 and Watson pg 39 for photos.