AC vs DC Explained and How to Use an Oscilloscope

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Uploaded by on Apr 17, 2011

Explaining AC and DC is easy if you can use an oscilloscope, how to use an oscilloscope is fairly easy when using AC and DC as examples, it made sense to me so here goes.
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  • i hav a question: if AC is changing polarity so frequently does it mean that in the power outlet the polarity keeps on changing? i.e. the positive pin become negative and vice versa 60 times in a second?

  • @fromAtheism2Religion Yes you will have +120 and -120 volts to the neutral wire 60 times per second.

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  • thanx man, very well explained

  • Thank you very much! This really helped me with my school assignment. :)

  • Once again, awesome awesome video! You have a knack for explaining and doing demonstrations. Please keep it up! I will buy an Oscilloscope if I can find a used one for cheap, if for nothing else than to play with it. I'm sure I can find some great uses in automotive diagnostics though.

  • great video

  • How do I connect a signal

    Generator to the scope & how does it help debug a fault in a circuit ? And is it possible to measure 230v AC straight from the wall outlet if I power the oscilloscope through an isolation transformer?

  • I enjoy watching this video. I love to have a oscilloscope at home. This device helps you to understand the properties of alternating current. There's a whole lot you can learn with the help of tools and a good teacher like you! You Tube Rules!!!

  • very educative video, thanks mate

  • thank you for this video, it helps me

  • very nice clear and easy to understand thanks very much

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