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Current from a power source that changes polarity periodically. |
Alternating Current (ac) |
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A direct-current power source consisting of two or more cells. |
Battery |
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A semiconductor device that only allows current to pass through it in one direction, cathode to anode. Also, a classification of semiconductor devices having only one junction. Examples include: rectifier, zener, varactor, and tunnel diodes. |
Diode |
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Current from a power source that continually flows in the same direction. An electrical source of constant polarity. |
Direct Current (dc) |
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The difference in potential between two points caused by current flow through a component. |
Voltage drop |
