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Malcolm and Angus Young developed an idea for a band's name after their sister, Margaret Young, saw the initials "AC/DC" on a sewing machine. Although this video is not about a famous rock band, it does explain alternating versus direct current and graphs both currents so viewers can visualize the differences.
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Instructional Ideas
- Bring in items that use AC and DC and see if class members can figure out the difference
Classroom Considerations
- Remember YouTube comments are open to anyone who wants to submit a comment
- Requires prior knowledge of how electric currents work
- The 27th in a series of 49 videos
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Ideal for visual learners
- Includes closed captioning and a full written script, an added bonus
Cons
- None