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AC Circuits: Crash Course Physics #36

Explore the world of physics, motion, and energy with Dr. Shini Somara.

AC Circuits: Crash Course Physics #36

Season 1 Episode 36 | 9m 53s | CC

We've talked about AC Circuits, but now it's time to delve into the world of AC Circuits (or Alternating Currents). We’ve talked about how they change voltage, which helps transmit electricity over long distances, but there’s so much more to the physics of AC circuitry.

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