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the figure below shows electrons moving along an electric current towards and away from the light bulb. does this figure show a direct or alternating current? explain your response.

Explanation:

In direct current (DC), electrons flow in one direction. In alternating current (AC), electrons change direction periodically. The figure shows electrons moving back - and - forth (towards and away from the light bulb), which is characteristic of alternating current.

Answer:

This figure shows an alternating current. Electrons move back - and - forth (towards and away from the light bulb), which is the behavior of electrons in an alternating current. In an alternating current, the direction of electron flow changes periodically.