Tuesday 26 July 2016

Is there a real difference between the voltages produced at the negative and positive ranges of the AC sine wave?



This a general electrical question. When reviewing the AC sin wave, we note that the curvature of the wave fluctuates between a positive and negative 180 degree range. Is there a real difference between the voltages produced at the negative and positive ranges of the AC sine wave? Or does the negative or positive designations of the AC sine wave just mark a point in time in which the loop disrupted the northern and southern magnets of the induction motor? I would lean toward the marking a "point in time" explanation, yet it is my understanding that the diodes used in a bridge rectifier (to convert AC to DC) are designed to specifically absorb either 'positively' or 'negatively' charged voltage, depending on the type of diode. If this is the case, then it suggests that the negative and positive AC voltages produced from an magnetic indication do have different qualities. Please clarify. Thanks in advance.


Brian Ghilliotti




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