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

Answer Posted / r.thirumoorthy

THE FIELD STRENGTH IS CONSTANT FOR DC SUPPLY, BUT AC
SUPPLYS FIELD STRENGTH IS VARIABLE.

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