a device that converts electromechanical energy into electric energy.
No, an alternator is not part of the power train. It is an auxiliary to provide electricity.
The stator on an alternator is used to generate a magnetic field. This is a large factor in the production of electricity.
The working principle of an alternator is like that of a small turbine. The alternator spins and a series of copper wires and graphite brushes inside the alternator produce electricity. That electricity is then transferred to the battery to keep it charged enough to run all of the electric parts on the vehicle.
The electricity source in a circuit is generally provided by a power source which can either be a battery or an alternator.
Alternator = AC electricity Generator = DC electricity
It generates electricity to chrage the automobile battery.
It may be called a generator, alternator or dynamo.
By causing the energy to turn a generator/alternator.
By using an alternator driven by a gas turbine.
The alternator generates power to run the car and charge the battery. An alternator in a vehicle generates Alternate Current (AC) instead of Direct Current (DC) electricity to power the vehicle.
An ac motor cannot generate electricity but its shaft can be coupled to that of certain devices like an alternator to in order to generate electricity.
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