Why DC excitation is used for alternators? Why cant it be AC?

Answer Posted / abid ali khattak

As you well known the DC is direct current which doesn't
change its direction. therfore we always using the DC
excitation for Generation due to continues induced magnatic
field for proper excitation.

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