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What is the symbol for AC power?

What is the symbol for AC power?

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asked Mar 11, 2018 by anonymous

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If you need to measure alternating current in a circuit, different multimeters have different symbols to measure it (and the corresponding voltage), usually "ACA" and "ACV," or "A" and "V" with a squiggly line (~) next to or above them.

answered Jul 22, 2020 by DHARMENDRA SINGH
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