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Explain the difference between direct current and alternating current.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is the working principle for an atmospheric draft cooling tower?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Direct current flows in one direction, alternating current regularly reverses flow.

Answer to Question 2

Air flow through this tower is produced by natural circulation due to the density difference between the heated air in the tower and the cooler outside air.


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