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Generators were used in vehicles up to the mid 1960's. They used dc voltage and were slow to replenish batteries. You had to drive approx. 7 miles at 30 mph or faster just to recharge battery to level prior to starting vehicle. Alternators replaced generators in the late 1960's. Alternator use ac voltage to recharge battery and will charge battery at vehicle idle. Much faster and more efficient than the generator. It is not unusual for an alternator to last the life of a vehicle where a generator would require a rebuild or replacement during the life of vehicle.
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What else besides the battery powers a car?
The alternator/generator
What recharges a car battery?
In a vehice it is the alternator/generator. On the bench it is a charger.
What are examples of mechanical to electrical energy?
A steam turbine/generator in a power station, a small gasoline powered generator, or a 12v alternator in your car driven by the engine.
How much voltage does a 12 volt generator put out on a car?
If you are asking what the normal ouptput voltage of a car's alternator/generator is, it is 13.5-14.5 volts.
How do you convert a ac generator to dc generator?
The method used in cars is to have a 3-phase generator or alternator which is turned by the engine. Six diodes in a full-wave rectifier connect the alternator directly to the car's battery.
What is a machine that creates electricity?
It may be called a generator, alternator or dynamo.
Does a kawasaki ninja zx7 have an alternator?
yes... sometimes called a generator.
Does an alternator work similar to an ac generator?
Alternator and ac generator is equal
What is a alternator?
The devices that develop electric power are a generator (for direct current), or an alternator (alternating current). In a car, an alternator is used, with a rectifier, because of size and weight considerations.
Why is a generator called an alternator?
Because it produces alternating current which is then converted to DC
Every generator is alternator and every alternator is not generator?
Nope, you are confused. Click the link.
How do you convert a DC generator to ac alternator?
Turn the DC generator inside out and you have an alternator .
