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Engineering · L3 · Why the Power Grid Runs on AC

Tracing power from generator to household outlet, and why transformers — which need a changing magnetic flux — work with AC but not steady DC.

by @openstemUpdated Engineering
🏭 Power plant generates ACStep-up transformerraises voltage, drops current⚡ High-voltage transmission line:low I^2R lossStep-down transformerlowers voltageWould this workwith steady DC?❌ DC transformers don't work🏠 120V RMS delivered to homesNo - flux must changeYes - AC flux changes constantly

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