https://padlet.com/j_wragg_5/gsory6j74b6i en-us 2018-05-14 10:56:13 UTC 2018-05-14 11:24:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/289905243/1b4ceb3454aa647480e4cb1d527b2d54/jonjo_shelvey_in_action_newcastle_united_nufc_02_650x400.jpg j_wragg_5 https://padlet.com/j_wragg_5/gsory6j74b6i/wish/260410133 The difference between AC and DC is that AC is an alternating current (the amount of electrons) that flows in both directions and DC is direct current that flows in only one direction; the product that is flowing being electrons. AC power is what fuels our homes. The wires outside of our house are connected at two ends to AC generators.]]> 2018-05-14 11:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/j_wragg_5/gsory6j74b6i/wish/260410133 j_wragg_5 https://padlet.com/j_wragg_5/gsory6j74b6i/wish/260410677 the three pin plug contains the blue neutral wire which is held around 0 volts. The green/yellow earth wire. The brown live wire alternates between +230 volts and -230 volts.]]> 2018-05-14 11:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/j_wragg_5/gsory6j74b6i/wish/260410677 j_wragg_5 https://padlet.com/j_wragg_5/gsory6j74b6i/wish/260412865 A transformer that increases the voltage is called a step up transformer.]]> 2018-05-14 11:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/j_wragg_5/gsory6j74b6i/wish/260412865 j_wragg_5 https://padlet.com/j_wragg_5/gsory6j74b6i/wish/260413179 A transformer that decreases the voltage is called a step-down transformer. Step-down transformers are used in mains adapters and rechargers for mobile phones and CD players.]]> 2018-05-14 11:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/j_wragg_5/gsory6j74b6i/wish/260413179