What does it mean to say that "the electric current from a wall socket is 120 V AC"?

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chandramohanPanakkal
Apr 7, 2018

electric power is distributed in different countries at different voltages..In India it is 230 v IN USA it is 120 V.

Explanation:

Voltage is the potential difference between lines .THis is an important specification for electrical appliances..If you plug an equipment to wrong volt plug the equipment will burn out or damage..It is an important specification of your supply power. V AC means volt alternating current..

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