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Generators produce electricity as direct current and Alternators produce electricity as alternating current. As alternators produce electricity more effeciently, and they are smaller and lighter and are used in modern vehicles.
A generator creates direct current in the manufacture of power. An Alternator creates alternating current in the creation of power. Alternators can have diodes installed internally so that they have a D.C. output.
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What is the difference between alternators and dynamos?
Alternators produce AC, which is rectified by diodes if DC is needed. Dynamos produce DC by using a commutator.
Can you generate direct current?
Direct current can be generated by a generator. Generators are not as efficient as alternators ( that generated AC power ). Vehicles use direct current but come equipped with alternators. The AC power is rectified ( changed to DC ) for use.
What is the difference between generator turbine?
RADITOR * Small generators either air cooled or water cooled 2 stroke. Autos are mainly 4 stroke and the majority watercooled.
What is the difference in functions between generators and electric motors?
the electric motors are round and the generators are square and they are powered by the sunshine the generators blow bubbles and the electric motors blow somkey green gas!! this gas is deadly If you are able, perhaps you can answer this in a serious manner. If you don't know the answer, than please STFU!!
Why is a rotating field system used in preference toa stationary field?
If you are asking why most a.c. generators (alternators) use a rotating field, rather than a rotating armature, then the answer is that a rotating armature would require slip rings to carry huge currents and be insulated for high voltages, which is not practicable.
What is the difference between the welding current produced by alternator and the one produced by a generators?
Alternators produce Direct Current, Generators produce Alternating Current. Todays' cars have Alternators to charge the batteries.
Is there a difference between auto and manual alternators?
No, there is not.
What is the different between an alternator and a generator?
alternators are used in cars and generators are used for you know everything else
What provides the voltage difference in an electric circuit?
Voltage sources provide the voltage difference across an electrical circuit, these may be batteries, generators, alternators, solar cells, etc.
Why do cars use alternators instead of generators?
Cars don't use generators because the batery is already generating energy. They use alternators in order to convert the energy generated into a usable form.
What is the difference between alternators and dynamos?
Alternators produce AC, which is rectified by diodes if DC is needed. Dynamos produce DC by using a commutator.
Do generators supply direct current?
Yes. Alternators supply alternating current.
Where is the stator located on 2001 Corolla?
A stator can be found in electric motors, generators and alternators.
How ac works in aeroplanes?
AC power is made by alternators driven off the the aircraft engines CSD . That is a form of transmission that operates alternators, generators and pumps.
Can generation of electricity be possible from mechanical source?
Generators and alternators are mechanical sources, so yes.
What does a 73 super beetle have an alternator or generator?
I believe the early '73s had Generators and the late '73s had Alternators. It depends on what the previous owners put on? (It may have been the '74s tho.) A lot of people put alternators on for a few more amps. The generators are barrel looking, kinda like a coffee can and the Alternators have a lip or flange all the way around on the rear near the pulley.
Where can I find a list of various types of propane generators?
Propane generators are great to research. You can use wikipedia to find information that describes the difference between propane generators that would be useful to you.
