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Alternating current can be dangerous if not used properly. For example, touching a live wire carrying AC can result in electrocution. AC can cause interference in electronic devices, which can lead to data loss or corruption. Read more..

Some common applications of direct current include:

1. powering electronic devices
2. charging batteries
3. operating electric motors
4. welding metals
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Rectifiers work by allowing only half of the AC cycle to pass through them. During the positive half-cycle, the rectifier allows electrons to flow from the negative terminal to the positive terminal. Read more..

generators transform mechanical energy into electrical energy. The mechanism involved is similar to that of an alternator.. Read more..