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Direct current (DC) is an electric current that flows in one direction only. DC is the kind of current produced by batteries, fuel cells, and solar panels. Read more..

An AFCI is a type of circuit breaker that is designed to protect against electrical fires caused by arcing faults. Read more..

Ohm’s law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the potential difference across the two points. In other words, the higher the voltage, the higher the current. 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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