Recent content by Mrgolden

Wonderful answers that cleared up the grey areas in my mind. Those were the answers I was looking for. Thank you all for clearing that up

Ok maybe I didn’t ask my question with clarity. And I absolutely agree with keeping things simple. I think my question is pretty elementary, so I don’t want to lose anyone in a deep context. Einstein said something along the lines of - paraphrasing - “ unless someone can explain something...

Ok, I understand that energy travels in waves around the baseline. However, for conversation purposes, if we were using a single phase power line, then how does your example differ from direct current? Doesn’t the alternating current mean back and forth down the line and back because of a...

With AC electricity, I understand the energy goes back and forth, even on the high voltage power lines that fulfill the energy needs for factories , community buildings, or homes. However, some of these powerlinea go long distances, and I’m trying to figure out how the electricity alternates...