How do AC and DC affect the body differently?

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The discussion centers on how alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) affect the human body differently, along with related questions about electric current, magnetism, impedance, and voltage types. The scope includes conceptual understanding and homework-related inquiries.

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  • One participant asks how AC and DC affect the body differently and poses additional questions regarding electric current and magnetism, impedance, and voltage types.
  • Some participants suggest that the inquiry appears to be homework-related and encourage the original poster to clarify their understanding and what they have attempted so far.
  • Another participant provides information about the magnetic field produced by a current in a wire and mentions formulas for reactance related to frequency.
  • There is a mention of the importance of understanding terms such as AC, DC, impedance, frequency, capacitor, inductor, and voltage.
  • One participant recommends an online resource for basic electricity to help the original poster with their understanding.

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Participants generally agree on the need for clarification and understanding of the terms involved, but there is no consensus on the specific answers to the original questions posed.

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Participants express uncertainty about the original poster's understanding of key concepts and the specific requirements of the assignment, indicating potential gaps in foundational knowledge.

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Hi all :)
As the title says how do Ac and DC affect the body differently?

Also if anyone knows the answer to these questions as well I'd REALLY appreciate it :)

1.How electric current and magnetism interact
2.The effect on frequency on the impedance of a capacitor and the impedance of an inducer
3.The difference between peak and RMS voltages in AC

Thank you!
 
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This looks like homework to me?
 
Its part of an assignment I have to do. I'm confused on what the questions are asking and need help?
 
It's fine to for us to help with work, but we don't do it for you. Explain what you have managed to do and what in particular you don't understand and you will get help.
 
Go to Wiki for information on how AC & DC affect the body

A current running through a wire will produce a magnetic field around the wire

The frequency effects the reactence (ohms) look up XL = 2(phi)fL and XC = 1/(2(phi)fC)

RMS stands for route mean square (average)
 
Studiot said:
It's fine to for us to help with work, but we don't do it for you. Explain what you have managed to do and what in particular you don't understand and you will get help.

I don't get the questions? I can't find anything on them especially number 1 and 2. I don't understand them and don't know what I'm looking for to be honest. And all the questions I have done obviously I haven't put them up on here.

led rat said:
Go to Wiki for information on how AC & DC affect the body

A current running through a wire will produce a magnetic field around the wire

The frequency effects the reactence (ohms) look up XL = 2(phi)fL and XC = 1/(2(phi)fC)

RMS stands for route mean square (average)

Thank you :)
 
I have no idea what you might be studying to have finding the answer to those questions as an 'assignment', or what you might have been taught already.

Do you understand the terms you have used:

AC, DC, impedance, frequency, capacitor, inductor, voltage?
 
Impedance I don't understand and inductor. I just don't understand what I'm meant to be finding from the questions..
 
The University of Ontario hosts a very good online E learning section on basic electricity.
You really do need to start at the beginning. It's free.

www.allaboutcircuits.com
 
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Thank you
 

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