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I have an AC circuit where I have a relay which I will be controlling.

Is it OK if I turn ON the relay an any time during the AC 50Hz cycle? Or what are the advantages of turning on the relay at zero crossing of the AC signal using a ZCD?

Can someone tell me the advantages with using ZCD and what problems I may face if I don't use ZCD and turn the relay ON at variable times of AC input?