Alternating Current (AC) Electricity. Alternating current (AC) electricity is the type of electricity commonly used in homes and businesses throughout the world. While direct current (DC) electricity flows in one direction through a wire, AC electricity alternates its direction in a back-and-forth motion.Alternating current (AC) is the most efficient way to deliver electrical power. However, most electronic devices need direct current (DC) to function. For this reason, AC to DC converters is either a part of devices themselves or as part of their power cords. If you've built a device you wish to power from an AC outlet, you must add an AC to DC converter i.e. RECTIFIEReven your laptop's adapter contain rectifier that converts AC into DC.
