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AC generators create alternating currents which are transformed into electricity. There are many uses for generators. The most widely used function is to run a generator for household use should there be a power outage.

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Is AC current what house electricity uses?

Throughout the world the system used for home electrification is alternating current (AC).


What is the difference between an AC and DC generators?

AC generator, the brushes run on slip rings which maintain a constant connection between the rotating coil and the external circuit. This means that as the induced emf changes polarity with every half-turn of the coil, the voltage in the external circuit varies like a sine wave and the current alternates direction. DC generator, the brushes run on a split-ring commutator which reverses the connection between the coil and the external circuit for every half-turn of the coil. This means that as the induced emf changes polarity with every half-turn of the coil, the voltage in the external circuit fluctuates between zero and a maximum while the current flows in one constant direction


What can curium be used for or in?

Possible uses for thermoelectric generators (Cm 242 and Cm 244); now these isotopes has some disadvantages.


How do you tell the difference between AC and DC 3 phase generators and alternators?

The very first thing to do is look at the nameplate. There it will tell you what the voltage is. On a three phase generator there is usually no places to plug any equipment into. Three phase generators usually have the coil ends brought to terminal points in the generators junction box. From a second set of terminals the feeder wires go to the top end of the generators main disconnect breaker. Different voltages can be obtained by positioning jumpers between different terminals within the junction box.


What is the most common source of an ac voltage?

In numbers, the most common sources of an AC voltage are the antennas of radios and TVs that are receiving radio signals. The next most common are electronic circuits that are oscillating, either by design or by accident. The least common are AC generators, such as the 'alternators' in cars and trucks, and the utilities' power generating stations.

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Is it diesel generators is DC or AC generators?

Most diesel generators are designed to produce alternating current (AC) electricity. However, there are some diesel generators that can also produce direct current (DC) electricity with the help of rectifiers or inverters.


Are DC generators more expensive then AC generators?

DC generators require more time and material to make. Because of this, it will be cheaper to purchase an AC generator. DC generators are typically a better product as well, and you get what you pay for.


How the output characteristics of AC and DC generators vary from each other?

AC generators have a varying waveform which is sinusoidal in nature, whereas a DC output is linear.


What are the Two types of generators that can be used to produce electricity?

The two main types of generators used to produce electricity are AC (alternating current) generators and DC (direct current) generators. AC generators are commonly used in power plants and homes, while DC generators are typically used in portable devices and certain industrial applications.


What are uses of generators?

it can power your car


What kilowatt of AC generator will drive a 18 kilowatt ac motor?

30kva generators ,it can be able to run the 18kw ac motor


What are the uses of an AC motor?

Most of the Industry uses AC motors only.


Why not you use ac instead of dc to electronic components?

AC is easier and cheaper to send from the generators to the consumers than DC is.


What are two uses for magnets?

Stereo speakers and generators.


Who invented AC generator?

Michael Faraday discovered the operating principle of electromagnetic generators.


What are the uses of technetium?

It is used for generators. and studying body parts


What are the main uses for PTO generators?

The PTO generators are used on the agricultural industry. These generators are usually used on tractors or other agricultural vehicles in order to provide additional energy.