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Which is more dangerous, A.C or D.C? Why...

Which is more dangerous, A.C or D.C? Why?

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AC is more dangerous than D.C of the same voltage. Because the peak value of A.C is more than the indicated value. e.g. Peak value of D.C = 220 V
Then value of A.C `= 220 sqrt2 = 311 V`
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