2006-07-05 15:19:18 · 6 answers · asked by searcher 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Electrons will flow from negative to positive. In an AC or alternating circuit the polarity changes 60 times a second or 60 hertz in the US. In other countries it is usually 50hz.
2006-07-05 15:24:18 · answer #1 · answered by mr.answerman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In an alternating circuit it alternates 60 times per second. It is the negative electrons that are "charged". Theoretically, if you could cut a solid conductor in an imaginary perfect plane, there would be an equal amount of electrons flowing in each direction. This is true if the electricity is in a plasma, however if it is being conducted lets say through ice, then it is the protons that are charged. Electricity is "lazy" in that it takes the path of least resistance, so whichever way provides the least amount of resistance to ground will be the way the electrons in that particular conductor will flow.
2006-07-05 22:36:11 · answer #2 · answered by imdmutt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in alternating current, the current alternates
the electrons flow one way for a bit, and then the other way
in the US normal house currents alternate direction 60 times every second
makes me dizzy to think about it
dizzier still to feel it (ouch, be careful with that 220V, it can kill you)
2006-07-05 22:28:49 · answer #3 · answered by enginerd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electrons move away from the nucleus. As they gain energy, they aspire to a higher level.
2006-07-05 22:24:47 · answer #4 · answered by Poncho Rio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
within the circut,direction of electron will be always from positive to negative
terminal of battery,which is called conventional current
2006-07-05 22:25:13 · answer #5 · answered by ghulamalimurtaza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alternating...that's why they call it AC power....i got shocked by 220 b4...it hurt but i wasnt blacked out nor did i fall down
2006-07-05 22:22:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋