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An AFCI is a type of circuit breaker that is designed to protect against electrical fires caused by arcing faults. Read more..

AFCIs work by sensing when an arc fault is about to occur and then interrupting the flow of electricity before the arc can form. Read more..

Some common applications of direct current include:

1. powering electronic devices
2. charging batteries
3. operating electric motors
4. welding metals
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An AC motor works by using electromagnetism to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. The alternating current creates a rotating magnetic field that interacts with the armature, or rotor, of the motor to create torque. Read more..