difference between alternator & GENERATOR

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difference between alternator & GENERATOR..

Answer / sandeep nainwal

generator is the same as alternator but the only difference is of power supply.when the supply used is ac the generator is called alternator.

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difference between alternator & GENERATOR..

Answer / k.prakashchandra

The output of gen may be DC or AC, but of alternator it is
AC only

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difference between alternator & GENERATOR..

Answer / ganapati s h

Alternator produces alternating current only But genator
means it produces both alternaing current & direct current.
But both almost same.

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difference between alternator & GENERATOR..

Answer / subash chandra sekar .e

No difference between alternator and generator both are same

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