direct current (DC)

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Electricity
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:DC
gptkbp:can_be_converted_by inverters
converters
gptkbp:can_be_generated_by dynamos
fuel cells
gptkbp:can_be_transmitted_by wires
cables
gptkbp:canStore capacitors
batteries
supercapacitors
gptkbp:contrastsWith alternating current (AC)
gptkbp:convertedTo alternating current (AC)
gptkbp:directionA constant
gptkbp:flows_in one direction
gptkbp:frequency zero
gptkbp:has_polarity yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label direct current (DC)
gptkbp:introducedIn 19th century
gptkbp:measures gptkb:ammeter
gptkb:galvanometer
multimeter
amperes
gptkbp:operatingSystem constant
gptkbp:pioneered_by gptkb:Thomas_Edison
gptkbp:producedBy rectifiers
gptkbp:symbol I
Idc
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:satellite
gptkb:Edison's_electric_power_distribution
data centers
electronic devices
industrial equipment
automobiles
DC motors
batteries
LED lighting
railway traction
solar cells
HVDC transmission
off-grid power systems
portable electronics
USB-powered devices
low-voltage applications
telecom base stations
gptkbp:usedFor electrolysis
electroplating
charging batteries
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:unipolar_induction
gptkb:Electrical_Power_Systems
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7