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A battery produces electricity through a chemical reaction. In some case this chemical reaction can be force backwards by the application of ... In some case this chemical reaction can be force backwards by the application of and electrical current in opposition to the one generated by the batter. ...

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There's an electrical generator under the hood (called an 'alternator' now), that

generates plenty of electric power whenever the engine is turning. That's the

source of electric power for the ignition, lights, radio, turn signals, DVD player,

etc. The only thing it can't do is start the car, because the engine isn't turning

yet. That's what the battery is for. As soon as the battery starts the car and the

alternator starts generating electric power to run everything, it has plenty left

over to also recharge the battery.

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