What is the difference between Square wave and Sine wave power. Why should be concerned?

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What is the difference between Square wave and Sine wave power. Why should be concerned?

I need to buy a DC to AC power inverter. Which type ahould I buy?

2007-02-05 17:24:51 · 2 answers · asked by will m 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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The ones that deliver "square wave" power are much cheaper to build. If you are running lights or toasters or other resistive loads like that, they do fine. If you are doing anything "electronic" with the output, the square waves will noise up the system. Also, they are a problem for motors.

2007-02-05 17:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by ZORCH 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

a sine wave is what comes out of the wall when you plug in a device.

2007-02-05 17:29:01 · answer #2 · answered by dana5169 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋