Based on the provided reference, the question "What is AC battery?" is unclear. The reference describes a "C battery," which is a type of DC (Direct Current) battery, not AC (Alternating Current).
To answer the question as accurately as possible, we can rephrase the question to address a few possible intents:
- What is a C battery? (Assuming a typo and the user meant "C" instead of "AC")
- Can batteries be used to power AC devices? (Addressing the relationship between batteries and AC power)
1. What is a C battery?
A C battery is a standard-sized dry cell battery, also known as an R14 battery. These batteries are commonly used in medium-drain devices.
Key features of C batteries:
- Typical Uses: Found in devices like toys, flashlights, and musical instruments.
- Market Share: As of 2007, C batteries represented 4% of alkaline primary battery sales in the United States.
- Size: C batteries are larger than AA and AAA batteries but smaller than D batteries.
- Voltage: Typically provides 1.5 volts.
2. Can batteries be used to power AC devices?
Yes, batteries (which provide DC power) can be used to power AC devices, but it requires an inverter.
How Batteries Power AC Devices:
- DC Power from Batteries: Batteries produce direct current (DC) electricity.
- Inverter Needed: An inverter is an electronic device that converts DC power to alternating current (AC) power.
- Inverter Function: The inverter takes the DC voltage from the battery and transforms it into the AC voltage and frequency required by the device (e.g., 120V at 60Hz in the US).
- Applications: This setup is common in portable power stations, RVs, and off-grid solar systems.
Example:
| Component | Function |
|---|---|
| 12V Battery | Provides DC power source |
| Inverter | Converts 12V DC to 120V AC (or desired AC voltage) |
| AC Device | Runs on the AC power provided by the inverter |
