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AC (alternating current)
Eflectric current that reverses its direction (alternates) at regularly occurring intervals. Power from a standard wall socket is generally 110 to 120 volts AC, alternating at 60 cycles per second. Audio signals in amps, effects, wires, etc., are also AC. See DC.
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