Why does alternating current (AC) need a neutral?

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I understand the concept of DC, but if electrons are just kind of moving back and forth in one place to produce an electric charge for AC, why do they say it’s necessary to have a path back to ground/ 0V if it’s not “moving” towards ground/ 0V?

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>I understand the concept of DC, but if electrons are just kind of moving back and forth in one place to produce an electric charge for AC, why do they say it’s necessary to have a path back to ground/ 0V if it’s not “moving” towards ground/ 0V?

Because if *everything* moves, nothing moves. Also, it **is** moving towards ground. But only for a very short time, followed by moving away from it instead.

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