(c) AC circuits gained prevalence over DC circuits for power distribution because of the ease of transforming between high and low voltage. Explain why a transformer (which uses magnetic induction between two coils of wire) works for AC but not for DC.

(c) AC circuits gained prevalence over DC circuits for power distribution because of the ease of transforming between high and low voltage. Explain why a transformer (which uses magnetic induction between two coils of wire) works for AC but not for DC.

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