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alternating current

An electric current that varies periodically in value and direction, first flowing in one direction in the circuit and then flowing in the opposite direction; each complete repetition is called a cycle, and the number of repetitions per second is called the frequency; usually expressed in Hertz (Hz).
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An advantage over a-c motor is claimed in the waveform used by the brushless d-c motor.
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Lee claims that the high power factor of brushless d-c drives - 0.95 to 0.98 -is better than both brush-type d-c and most a-c inverter drives.
Lee disputes competitors' claims that a-c drives have high power factor.
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