What is the main difference between generator and alternator
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Answer / afsar
Generator is machine which converts mechanical power in to electrical power.it gives output either dc or ac .alternator is a genetator but givs only ac power.
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Both Generator and alternator is grow power or energy but ac generator called is alternator.Nothing more then difference
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Answer / vineet
The diff is that generator has stationory megnetic field and rotating conductor while alternator has rotating megnetic field and staionory armature.
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Answer / maverick
Do you mean alternator gives dc power only.Up to 24V.
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