Question

In what respect does the construction of an AC generator differ from that of a DC generator?

Answer 1

The only difference between a DC generator and an AC generator is in the way the two ends of the generator coil are connected to the outer circuit. In a DC generator, the two ends of the generator coil are connected to a split ring type commutator consisting of two half rings of copper. In an AC generator, the ends of the coil are connected to two full rings of copper called slip rings. There is no commutator in an AC generator.