What is the difference between direct current and alternating current

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What is the difference between alternating current and direct current?

A. Alternating current regularly reverses direction. Direct current flows in only one direction.
B. Alternating current flows in only one direction. Direct current regularly reverses direction.
C. Direct current requires insulators, but alternating current does not.
D. Alternating current requires insulators, but direct current does not.

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The answer is A. Alternating current regularly reverses direction. Direct current flows in only one direction.

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