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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what does the alternator do?

OpenStudy (johnweldon1993):

A cars alternator? The main job of the alternator is to recharge the battery

OpenStudy (koikkara):

Hai Sweet Friend, @summerbaby221 WelcoMe To OpeN studY !! Well...Its an electrical generator that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy in the form of alternating current as said by Google, I guess so, then what examples related to it do you know ? U might have seen hydroelectric plants. Well they do have many such things for operation ! Hope, if U Are Satisfied with this answer, Please Close This Question ! Thank U !! Keep In Touch, with Open study !!

OpenStudy (radar):

The difference between a car with a generator vs an alternator, an alternator generates AC alternating current which is then rectified and used to charge the battery, while the genertator uses brushes and a commutator to produce DC.

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