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AC generator will have ___ rings.

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A Generator is a device which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It works on the principle of electromagnetic induction. In generators, an induced emf is produced by rotating a coil in a magnetic field. AC generator will have slip rings.

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The essential difference between an AC generator and a DC generator is that :

(a) AC generator has an electromagnet while a DC generator has permanent magnet.

(b) DC generator will generate a higher voltage.

(c) AC generator will generate a higher voltage.

(d) AC generator has slip rings while the DC generator has a commutator.

Q. Question 4
The essential difference between an AC generator and a DC generator is that:
(a) AC generator supplies direct current.
(b) DC generator has a commutator.
(c) DC generator supplies alternating current.
(d) AC generator has slip rings while the DC generator has a commutator.

The current produced by a generator with slip rings will have which of the following variations with time?

Q. The current produced by a generator with slip rings will have which of the following current variations with time as output ?

Q. Question 11
To convert an AC generator into DC generator

(a) split-ring type commutator must be used
(b) slip rings and brushes must be used
(c) a stronger magnetic field has to be used
(d) a rectangular wire loop has to be used

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