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AC stands for Alternating Current. It usually applies to voltages with >100 V RMS, but can also be used for other AC voltages, like 24 V industrial AC power.

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What keeps mains power at 60hz?

Also, just for giggles, what would happen if AC power at a different frequency accidently got released into the lines? …
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Can you put a 120vac positive line into a breadboard?

Is there anything I need to know about putting a 120vac positive line in my breadboard? (Like, for example, if it's a bad idea to do that to begin with.) It will just be a christmas lights strand at l …
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