An AC generator works by using a coil rotating inside a stationary magnetic field to induce alternating current, while a DC generator uses a commutator to redirect the current flow and produce direct current instead of alternating current. The key difference is that an AC generator directly produces an alternating current without any additional components, whereas a DC generator requires a commutator to convert the alternating current into a direct current.
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01-AC & DC Generators
An AC generator works by using a coil rotating inside a stationary magnetic field to induce alternating current, while a DC generator uses a commutator to redirect the current flow and produce direct current instead of alternating current. The key difference is that an AC generator directly produces an alternating current without any additional components, whereas a DC generator requires a commutator to convert the alternating current into a direct current.