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What is direct current used for?
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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What is an induction motor?
An induction motor is an AC electric motor in which the electric current in the rotor needed to produce torque is obtained by electromagnetic induction from the magnetic field of the stator winding.
What is an arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI)?
An AFCI is a type of circuit breaker that is designed to protect against electrical fires caused by arcing faults. Read more..