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Electron flow in a cross-section of wire:Top - In a direct current circuit, the electrons only flow in one direction from positive to negative.
Bottom - In an alternating current circuit the electrons flow in both directions as positive and negative alternate.
Voltage over time:Red - Direct current maintains a steady voltage. (red)
Blue - Alternating current switches back and forth.