Alternating and Direct Current | Electricity | Physics | FuseSchool In this video we are going to describe what is meant by an alternating and direct current, look at the difference between them and how they can be used. Remember, an electrical current is the flow of electrons. Watch our video about current here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enuNdK426Wo With direct current or DC, we have a cell or a battery in a circuit. The current in a cell only flows in one direction. So the electrons only flow in one direction around the circuit. But if instead of a cell or battery we have a mains power supply, it is an alternating current or AC, which means the current constantly changes direction. CREDITS Animation & Design: Bing Rijper Narration: Dale Bennett Script: Bethan Parry SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/fuseschool SUBSCRIBE to the FuseSchool YouTube channel for many more educational videos. Our teachers and animators come together to make fun & easy-to-understand videos in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths & ICT. VISIT us at www.fuseschool.org, where all of our videos are carefully organised into topics and specific orders, and to see what else we have on offer. Comment, like and share with other learners. You can both ask and answer questions, and teachers will get back to you. These videos can be used in a flipped classroom model or as a revision aid. Find all of our Chemistry videos here:    • CHEMISTRY   Find all of our Biology videos here:    • BIOLOGY   Find all of our Physics videos here:    • PHYSICS   Find all of our Maths videos here:    • MATHS   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fuseschool/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fuseschool/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fuseSchool Access a deeper Learning Experience in the FuseSchool platform and app: www.fuseschool.org Follow us: null Befriend us: http://www.facebook.com/fuseschool This is an Open Educational Resource. If you would like to use the video, please contact us: info@fuseschool.org