The current which flows only in one direction and which we get from a battery is:

Alternating current

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Direct current

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Directional current

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Both B and C

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The correct option is B
Direct current

Direct current (DC) is the unidirectional flow of electric charge. Direct current is produced by sources such as batteries, power supplies, thermocouples, solar cells, or dynamos.

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The current which flows only in one direction and which we get from a battery is:

The correct option is B Direct current Direct current (DC) is the unidirectional flow of electric charge. Direct current is produced by sources such as batteries, power supplies, thermocouples, solar cells, or dynamos.

The correct option is B
Direct current

Direct current (DC) is the unidirectional flow of electric charge. Direct current is produced by sources such as batteries, power supplies, thermocouples, solar cells, or dynamos.