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So if my input is an alternating voltage source, some sort of function generator plugged into the wall... will it oscillate around ground or will it oscillate above ground? Hope this question makes sense.
thoughtgaze said:So if my input is an alternating voltage source, some sort of function generator plugged into the wall... will it oscillate around ground or will it oscillate above ground? Hope this question makes sense.
An AC voltage source is a type of electrical power source that produces an alternating current (AC) output. This means that the polarity of the voltage constantly changes, resulting in a sinusoidal waveform.
Oscillation refers to the repetitive variation of an electrical signal or voltage around a certain point. In the case of an AC voltage source, the voltage oscillates between positive and negative values as it alternates.
An AC voltage source can oscillate around ground when the voltage alternates between positive and negative values but never reaches zero. On the other hand, oscillating above ground means that the voltage oscillates between positive values and zero, but never goes into the negative range.
A DC voltage source produces a constant, unidirectional flow of current, while an AC voltage source produces an alternating current. In terms of waveform, a DC voltage source has a flat, constant voltage output, while an AC voltage source has a sinusoidal waveform.
AC voltage sources are used in a variety of applications, such as powering household appliances, electric motors, and electronic devices. They are also used in power distribution systems, where high voltage AC is converted to lower voltage AC for use in homes and businesses.