๐Ÿ’กap physics c: e&m review

Direct current (DC)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Direct current refers to the flow of electric charge in a circuit that only moves in one direction. It is characterized by a constant magnitude and polarity.

AP course connection

Topic eTscl6I0sbuL6eqQ: Unit 3 Overview: Electric Circuits

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