Many battery-powered devices come with cords that allow them to be plugged into electrical outlets. What change has to take place inside the power cord in order for the device to function properly?
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When a battery-powered device is plugged into an electrical outlet, it needs to convert the AC (alternating current) from the outlet to DC (direct current) that the device can use. Show more…
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